He makes a point of visiting shelters, and so do many Girl Scouts troops. When one troop was serving Thanksgiving dinner at a women’s shelter in Queens, Mr. Van Bramer mentioned to representatives of the Girl Scouts the idea of forming a troop for homeless girls. Ms. Burgess works as a community engagement specialist for Girl Scouts of Greater New York. “Is this the sign-up for Girl Scouts?” Takisha Wilson, 39, her mother, asked as they walked into the room. Ms. Wilson said she had seen a flier taped to a wall next to an ice machine.

Source: New York Times April 16, 2017 14:48 UTC