Wall Twp Girl Scouts Receive Highest Honor For Child Care Aid

WALL, NJ - 31 Monmouth and Ocean County Girl Scouts were recently named recipients of the Girl Scout Silver Award, which serves as the highest award presented by the organization for scouts in sixth through eighth grade.

Tackling complex issues such as cyberbullying, cancer care support and environmental sustainability, the winners were honored at a drive-thru ceremony last month at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Program Activity Center in Farmingdale.

Grace Chiszar and Emilee Rible of Wall Township were awarded for their efforts helping Monmouth County families struggling with daycare costs.

Chiszar and Rible created “Bright Beginnings,” an initiative aimed at assisting local parents with offsetting costs associated with child care as they re-enter the workforce or finish their education. The girls teamed up with Child Care Resources of Monmouth County to supply the local diaper bank with much-needed diapers, wipes and other supplies, as well as bookmarks with handwritten cheerful messages for inspiration.

To win the prestigious award, Girl Scouts must fulfill several requirements including taking on a community project that makes a lasting impact. Throughout the process, scouts aim to develop organization and leadership skills that benefit their community.

“Especially this year, we are truly proud of the impact that our Silver Award Girl Scouts have made in their communities,” said Eileen M. Higgins, CEO of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “Collectively, they devoted over 1,500 hours toward making their communities a better place to live.”