This go-getter Girl Scout addressed the issue in several phases in partnership with the Chesapeake Humane Society. She organized a brochure listing animal-friendly housing in the Chesapeake area, created a food pantry, and advocated for awareness around the issue.
Justina shared, “My goals for my Gold Award project included educating the community and first responders on what the Crisis Boarding Program is, compiling a list and share details on pet-friendly housing options in the region, and building food pantries for victims that need a secure food source. Through my Gold Award project, I hoped to reach as many people as possible within my community. I wanted to teach people about what the Crisis Boarding program is and what resources it offers. I also wanted victims and anyone in need to know where they could secure food for themselves and pet friendly housing. I reached many different organizations including veterinarian offices, police departments, fire departments, local Girl Scouts and troop leaders, and my church parish. I also shared my project with the community at the [Chesapeake] Town Hall meeting and was interviewed on 'peake Life, which was broadcast on our local channels and can also be found on Chesapeake Television on YouTube.”
