Program
Donations
How does the program work? It's simple! Shares cost the same as a package of cookies and customers can simply opt to purchase a tax-deductible Share, which donates a package of cookies. Seasoned Girl Scouts know that the share program is a wonderful way for customers to support not only the Girl Scout and her troop, but also charities in their community or essential workers.
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Local Essential Workers Local Food Pantry Catholic Charities Kansas Military troops, units and their families and other Community Needs of their choice
Be sure and let girls know about this sweet way to give back and support their neighbors! Care & Share Receipts are provided for each girl in your troop print materials. Girls should also be aware that consumers can purchase Care & Shares through their Smart Cookies online accounts. NOTE: Shares are filled through council inventory. NOT with a troops inventory.
What do I do if someone doesn't want cookies but just wants to give money? One thing to make note of is that when the donation was made, what was said. Did the person making the donation indicate what they were wanting the money to be used for? i.e. Here is something to help you go to camp or a trip. Or did they indicate usage was up to the troop? During cookie season, we strongly encourage troops to turn these donations into Care & Shares. This is a great way to:
⚬ Provide cookies to local heroes, the military, food pantries and local charities. ⚬ Provide additional proceeds for troops and service units. ⚬ Help girls reach their individual goals and obtain rewards. ⚬ Help the council use excess inventory. If unsolicited donations exceed $75 from one individual or business, be sure to reference the Money-Earning Project Application located in the Forms section of the website.
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