Local Girl Scouts will sleep outside tonight to raise awareness about childhood homelessness.

The girls involved in Girl Scout Troop 1691 from Fredericktown are participating in a project to raise awareness to help homeless families.
Did you know that approximately 30,000 children face a form of homelessness in Ohio?

The girls planned 3 events:

• They adopted a family in need for Christmas
• They prepared a meal for the Winter Sanctuary. They made beef stew, noodles, rolls and cake.
• Their last event will happen tonight – a Sleep OUT!

Click HERE to hear the incredible story about how these girl scouts are learning more about this social problem and taking action to make a difference!

The girls are accepting donations tonight at their Sleep OUT location – Waterford United Methodist Church, 20595 Waterford Road in Fredericktown.

Here are some suggested donations (new items please):
For the KITCHEN : trash cans, pots, pans, silverware, can opener, dishes, bowls, cups, spatulas, utensils, kitchen towels, dishcloths, dish soap, SOS pads and sponges.

For the LINEN CLOSET: towels, washcloths, soap, blankets (twin or larger), pillows and sheets.

For the BATHROOM: toilet brushes, shower curtains, shower hooks, toilet paper, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, brushes and deodarant.

CLEANING SUPPLIES: buckets, dust pans, paper towels, spray cleaners, Pinesol type cleaners, mops, brooms, plungers and laundry soap.