Girl Scouts are changemakers, helpers, and leaders. The 2026 Caring for My Community patch celebrates the spirit of service and empowers Girl Scouts to take meaningful action in their communities.
Whether you're cleaning up a park, helping a neighbor, or organizing a donation drive, every act of kindness counts. This council-wide patch encourages Girl Scouts of all ages to identify a need, take initiative, and make the world a better place—right here in Central Texas.
Explore your community, school, or neighborhood. Ask yourself, "How can we help here?" Discuss with your troop, choose a project that inspires you, and take action. Projects can be any size—what matters most is the heart behind the effort.
SUBMIT YOUR PROJECTAll projects must start on or after January 1, 2026. You will need to keep track of your efforts and submit a report (as a troop or as an individual) with a photo of your hard work at the end of the project to earn this fun patch! Participants who submit their form will receive the 2026 patch. Patches are free! Just pay a flat shipping fee. Patches will be distributed monthly.
Identify your own project or take inspiration from these examples:
Organize a litter clean-up at a local park or trail
Create care kits for shelters or hospitals
Host a book or food drive for a local nonprofit
Make cards for seniors or veterans
Plant native flowers to support pollinators
Volunteer at a community garden or animal shelter
Troop 8121 made Leave No Trace bookmarks for the Belton Public Library.
Troop 738 made intergenerational connections through games, singing songs, and crafting.
Troop 22101 replanted a butterfly garden designed for children with diverse neurological needs.
Download your free Girl Scouts America250 activity guide to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and earn the commemorative five-patch collection!
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