Fun Patches - Other options besides the GS Council Store

Patches, Patches, Patches

All the council stores have a nice selection of patches. There is several companies that sell fun patches!

Advantage - council store could add your order on their monthly order and save you shipping

• SnappyLogos
• Joy Crest
• Patch Corner
• Etsy

Programing ideas with some patches

• Making Friends
• Mad about Patches
• Coral Patches

If you ordering patches always post, another troop may want to piggyback on order. Please post if I'm missing a company!

Open Access Clothing Program - Homewood

The Open Access Clothing Closet Program was established in 2014 at the
expressed need of leaders in the underserved community. The Clothing Closet
gives away gently used clothing, toiletries, toys, and other essential items to those
individuals who need it most. All items in the Clothing Closet are FREE to
members of the community. 

Open Access Clothing Program in Homewood is looking for help to sort donations. Times and Dates are flexible. Please contact Rebekah Thompson - bekah32481@gmail.com

Flyer with Information

Homewood also home to Climb On, the original location of Aurelio's Pizza and a Art 4 Soul (painting) so you could plan a whole day.

Phil's Friends - Crown Point

Phil’s Friends is a Christian nonprofit organization founded by two-time cancer survivor Phil Zielke. We are committed to bringing support and hope to those affected by cancer in the United States. We reach out through care packages, offer ongoing support through our Cards of Hope program, and spiritual support by way of prayer. 

One of the locations is in Crown Point

Visit website for more information

Cadette, Senior & Ambassadors Service Bars

Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors who are passionate about giving back can earn service bars. The Community Service Bar and the Service to Girl Scouting Bar each require a minimum of 20 hours of service to one organization or Girl Scout activity/troop.

Community Service Bar

• Choose an organization to help.
• The organization will need to agree to give you instructions about the work you'll be doing. 
• Get council approval. 
• Complete at least 20 hours of service.
• Track your time with this form. Submit a final report.
• Complete this online form to report your service. 

Service to Girl Scouting Bar

• Complete at least 20 hours of service. 
• Track your time
• Submit a final report
•  Complete this online form to report your service.

See the Girl Scout GCNWI site for more details.

Chicago Teen Arts Pass

With the Teen Arts Pass, teens can experience live arts performances all around Chicago for only $5. Signing up is totally FREE.