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Girl Scout Pearl Challenge
You can make a big difference in your community and for your fellow Girl Scouts. By raising and donating money through the Pearl Challenge, you will support financial assistance for your fellow Girl Scouts. When you participate in the Pearl Challenge, you’ll earn a free patch. Words to know: •
Reflect and discuss:
Economic insecurity: Families don’t have enough money and resources to meet their basic needs, such as housing, healthcare, food, education, and transportation.
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Why is Girl Scouts important?
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Why is it important to you to help families and individuals experiencing economic insecurity?
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Financial assistance: When families receive support to help pay for expenses. In Girl Scouts, financial assistance can help cover the cost of memberships, events, camp, uniforms, and troop dues.
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Fundraise: Individuals or groups collect money to support a cause, organization, or activity.
You can’t always know how others feel or what challenges others may be experiencing, including who in your community might suffer from economic insecurity. How can you express compassion and support to others, regardless of whether you know their personal circumstances?
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Why is it important to care for your community?
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Donation: A gift of money, items, or time given to help others.
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How can you help others? What actions feel most meaningful for you to do?
Did you know: When Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts in 1912, she was committed to funding and growing the organization. One famous story tells how she sold her precious strand of pearls, a wedding gift, to provide the funds needed to support the new movement. This personal sacrifice and commitment became a legendary example of her dedication to empowering Girl Scouts.
Take on the Pearl Challenge Come up with your own fundraiser idea or use one below! Make and sell items at a booth or to friends and family •
Pearl Pops Cake pops or donut holes decorated like pearls
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Host a game or event and sell tickets •
Oyster Cookies Assemble “oysters” with two sugar cookies, frosting, and a candy pearl in the middle.
“Find the Pearl” Game Like a carnival game, people pick a shell (cup, balloon, envelope), and if it has a pearl inside, they win a prize.
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Pearl Punch Stand A themed drink booth with white grape juice + sparkling soda + boba or tapioca pearls
Pearl Photo Booth Set up an “Under the Sea” or “Treasure Island” themed booth with props.
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Pearl Treasure Hunt Hide plastic pearls around a park or venue and offer prizes for finding them.
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“Pearls of the Past” Fashion Show A mini fashion show with donated vintage outfits, focusing on old-school glamor and pearls.
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“Black Pearl” Pirate Party A fun event with pirate-themed games, costumes, and decorations, all built around finding the treasure (pearls!).
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Pearl Jar Messages Small jars filled with “pearls of wisdom” or kind quotes
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Pearl Charm Bracelets or Keychains Made of faux pearls and stretchy cord or keyrings
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Pearl Slime Clear or white slime with faux pearls mixed in
Remember, as a Girl Scout, you cannot directly ask family, friends, or others for donations. To participate in the Pearl Challenge, funds must be raised through other means and then donated to Girl Scouts.
Donate the money you raised—and we’ll mail you a patch!