Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson - Croton Service Unit

10/02/2026

We have new troops starting in Croton. Join us!

10/02/2026

Kudos to Troop 2953 for growing butternut squash at the Community Garden this summer that was donated to the Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry today.

09/30/2026

09/28/2026

Sometimes advocacy looks like a protest.

Sometimes it looks like a petition.

And sometimes it looks like..... a cookie!

Something pretty remarkable is coming in January.

A new Girl Scout cookie. ...the first EVER specifically developed to be "allergy-friendly," made in a dedicated facility free from the Top 9 allergens.

Before we go any further: No, this cookie will not be safe for everyone. Unfortunately, that's never the case with food allergies.

There are many allergies outside the Top 9. Ingredients still matter. Individual comfort levels still matter. Every family will still need to decide whether this cookie works for them.

And I think we can acknowledge all of that while still celebrating what happened here.

Because what caught my attention wasn't really the cookie.

It's WHY it exists.

Girl Scouts says girls across the country advocated for a cookie lineup that better reflected the needs of their communities!!!!!!

They spoke up.

Someone listened.

And something changed!

That matters.

Because when you're raising a child with food allergies, it can sometimes feel like you're constantly asking.

Could you check the label?
Could we find another option?
Could you make this activity inclusive?
Could you reconsider this policy?
Could you please make room for my child, too?

And sometimes you wonder whether any of it actually makes a difference.

This is what happens when people keep asking.

No single cookie will ever solve food allergy inclusion.

But an organization as big and as old as Girl Scouts saying, We heard you. Let's make something that includes more kids?

That's progress.

So keep asking.

Keep explaining.

Keep speaking up.

Keep advocating for the kid who can't eat the cookie.

What's something you've seen change because food allergy families kept speaking up?

08/25/2026

An inspiration to generations, an icon, and lifetime Girl Scout, Dolly Parton's impact as a musician, business woman, and her messages of sisterhood and empowering women will never be forgotten. 💚😭

1946-2026. Once a Girl Scout, Always a Girl Scout.

08/24/2026

Meet Girl Scout representatives at the New Family Welcome Event!
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You are cordially invited to CHUFSD’s 1st Annual Family Welcome Event on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School (CET). Children are encouraged to attend.

This event is designed to welcome families who are new to our district and introduce them to the Croton-Harmon school community and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Families will have the opportunity to learn about the many supports and resources available to help them feel connected and prepared for the school year.

08/17/2026

And don't forget to renew! https://www.girlscoutshh.org/en/members/renew-membership-youth-volunteer.html.html

Freya is getting ready for September and a new Girl Scout year - are you?

Stop by any of the GSHH retail locations for any of your uniform, badge, and patch needs or contact Member Care with any questions on getting started/kicking off the upcoming Girl Scout year!

Learn more at https://ow.ly/IZu950ZzVLk

07/28/2026

While the khaki uniforms will still be an option, they debuted new uniforms for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts at the National Convention.

04/14/2026

Anyone need CPR/AED Training? the local EMS is offering it!