Mars Girl Scouts’ hot chocolate raises spirits, money for children in need
ADAMS TWP — Mars area Girl Scout Troop 28842 raised over $650 this year to assist families in need during the holiday season.
“We offered to volunteer selling hot chocolate to raise money,” said Grace Wilson of Troop 28842.
Grace and members of her troop raised money at the premiere of Adams Township’s Winter Lights in the Park event two weeks ago.
“This was part of a fundraising project that was done by our service unit,” said Scout leader Kristin Wilson. “Our service unit is called Trefoil Scouts — it’s all Girl Scouts in the Mars area.”
The Trefoil Scouts have participated in this program for the last 31 years. The group traditionally raises money through caroling.
“We call it ‘Caroling for Mars,’ and troops sign up for one-hour time slots the weekend after Thanksgiving,” Wilson said. “We sing Christmas carols and hold a donation jar.”
