Milford Girl Scouts Selina Cales and Lyla Fasulo from Junior Troop 65017 earned their Bronze Award by creating 57 "blessing bags" for the homeless of Milford. 

Blessing bags contain hygiene necessities and other comforts, which the girls organized with help across the community. First, Selina and Lya contacted the Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s coordinators to learn what items are needed most. Once they had a list, the girls created an Amazon wishlist and solicited their families, friends, and the Girl Scout community for donations. Next, the girls went to Milford's hotels to request shampoo, conditioner, razers, shaving cream, combs, and other travel sized items. They even received toothpaste, toothbrushes, and floss from a local dentist’s office. 

As a result of assembling these blessing bags, Selina and Lyla learned the challenges of being homeless and how they can make a difference in someone's life. This project embodies the Girl Scout Law by demonstrating consideration and caring to those in need. 

The Bronze Award is the highest award that Girl Scout Juniors (fourth to fifth graders) can earn and requires 20 or more hours of work.