Sam's Club in Springfield awards $2,000 grant to local Girl Scout Troops
This funding will be used to enhance and maintain the camp's facilities, ensuring it remains a safe and welcoming environment where girls can explore, learn, and grow.
Last year, the same Sam's Club donated to Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland to help with their camping experience.
As part of the United Way of the Ozarks' annual Day of Caring, scheduled for June 26, 2025, GSMH will lead a Camp Renewal Project at Camp Finbrooke.
This community-wide event connects local volunteers with nonprofit organizations to complete much-needed service projects.
For GSMH, it means rallying nearly 150 volunteers to help improve and maintain the camp's facilities. Volunteers will assist with trail maintenance, cabin repairs, painting, deep cleaning, and more.
Springfield-area businesses can sign up to volunteer for the United Way Day of Caring.
Registration opens on May 5 and closes on May 30. To sign up and make an impact, visit https://uwozarks.org/day-of-caring/.
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