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.

Newsletter - Summer 2019

Oriental Institute

The Oriental Institute is part of the University of Chicago's research center for ancient Near Eastern Studies. The museum has world-renowned collection of art and archaeology from the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Nubia, Persia, Mesopotamia, Syria and more. Admission is FREE (with a suggested donation), and exploring the exhibit galleries is a great weekend activity for history enthusiasts, or junior archaeologists with their entire family, to enjoy.

The University of Chicago campus is a great free place to roam around.

Welcome

Welcome to the Highroads Service Unit Girl Scout website! This site is to assist girls and their parents interested in scouting with information, and our Highroads Girl Scouts with information about meetings, service unit events and other important information and dates. 

In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together.  Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as field trips, skill-building clinics, cultural exchanges, environmental stewardship and camping, girls grow courageous and strong.  Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill and respect; develop values to guide their actions; provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.

The Highroads Service Unit serves Highland & Griffith, Indiana.  We have girls that attend a variety of local schools including but not limited to the following:

If you are interested in having your daughter join a troop, please use the contact our service unit link above or Contact Yvette Jania call, Service Unit Manager at 219.440-2251 (text enabled) or gshighroads@gmail.com.