05/25/2026
Comfort Kits for Kids - Holbrook Girl Scout Troop 64688 has 15 Juniors working toward earning their Bronze Award this year, the highest honor a 4th and 5th grade Girl Scout can achieve.
As part of the award requirements, the scouts must complete two Take Action projects that create a meaningful and lasting impact within their community. Their first project, “Comfort Kits for Kids,” provides the Holbrook Police Department with comfort items for children who may find themselves riding in an emergency vehicle for the first time. Each kit includes sensory-friendly items, small toys, a stuffed animal, and coloring activities designed to help ease anxiety during stressful situations.
The Girl Scouts worked closely with Police Chief Del Papa and SRO Occhipinti to identify the need for the kits, determine appropriate items to include, and decide how many kits would best serve the community. Thanks to generous support from the community — including The Sean Joyce Foundation, all items were purchased from the troop’s wishlist! The Juniors assembled 30 kits at the Holbrook Public Library with the assistance of fellow troop members and community volunteers.
Their second project will be a Bike & Helmet safety day on Sunday, June 14th working along side the HPD.
