Jessie and Courtney held a “Beanie Baby Bingo” for the patients and their families at the Rotary House of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. They also held a “Cookie Decorating Bonanza.” They played games, provided popcorn and cookies, and talked to the patients. They also gathered donations for the pediatric patients like school supplies, books, and movies..

Sarah created an Art Contest for the Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center. This contest allowed children from schools in the area to become involved in their community. The art was displayed, and awards given at the Nature Center’s annual fish fry.

Natasha wrote a one-hour musical which incorporated songs from various popular Broadway shows. She performed the musical with three of her friends. The admission to the show was donations of school supplies and toiletries that were donated to the Boys and Girls Country. They held six performances and collected 1,600 items.

Joshulyn collected board games for children at the Patrice House. She visited several times a week to teach the children how to use the games. She also held a party for the children and presented them with a bean bag she made for them.

Sarah furnished Hope House #4. This two-bedroom, two-bath apartment is used by families while their child receives medical treatment. She furnished a list of items to service units so troops could select an item to donate. She planned and held a “House Shower” to present the items to Project Joy and Hope of Texas.

Marjory helped to organize an open house for a local wildlife rehabilitation center. She also helped two Girl Scout troops earn badges pertaining to wildlife. In addition she spoke at a twilight camp about her experiences volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center.

Dana helped homeless families in transition through the Interfaith Hospitality Network. She organized nights where church youth from First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood would prepare dinner, eat and socialize with the guests, and provide entertainment.

Karen helped run a twilight camp. She arranged a book and magazine drive through the camp to benefit residents of Atria Assisted Living and Edenbrook Assisted Living facilities. She also arranged for the campers to perform a Fourth of July show for the residents.

Julia created a reading corner for a shelter for homeless families. She held a drive among members of her church for gently used books, bookshelves, tape players, and tapes. She sorted and repaired donations and read books onto tapes. Books in English and Spanish were included.

Rebecca collected fabric and other materials to make blankets. She then held a baby shower for members of the community to have fun, learn to sew, and help make blankets for Project Linus. She also worked with younger girls at a camp teaching them about sewing and getting them to help with the blankets.