05/18/2026
The Gold Award ceremony at Girl Scout of Eastern Massachusetts headquarters in Waltham took place this past weekend! Please help us celebrate Lily Bastisโ success in completing her Networking for Neighbors project and making her mark on the world!
Lily Bastis
Hingham
Networking for Neighbors
Lily wanted to support adolescent residents in group homes after learning that many struggle with isolation. Recognizing that individuals within the foster care system have been displaced from their support networks, Lilyโs Networking
for Neighbors team provided Christmas stockings, Easter baskets, birthday bags, and home-cooked meals to teen residents of the local group home, helping them feel more connected to the community.
By building partnerships with local organizations and Girl Scout Troop leaders, Lily established a sustainable network of volunteers to continue this work. Her project ensures ongoing support while encouraging future volunteers to expand and deepen its impact.
โ learned that I am capable of taking initiative and leading others even when challenges arise, and I gained confidence in my ability to be proactive in driving positive change in my community.โ