Naomi’s
Neighbors’ first focus is on education. Naomi loves to learn and wants to make
sure every kid gets the same opportunities that she had. She mentors ESL (English
as a Second Language) students and teaches them to read, and her mission is to encourage
others in the community to join in the effort to get more kids reading. The
publisher Scholastic has already donated hundreds of books to Naomi’s cause so more
students can have the books they need. She has also enlisted her Girl Scout
sisters and fellow classmates to donate school supplies for students who can't
afford them.
"There
are so many kids that don't even have books at home," Naomi shares. "Every
child and adult should be able to read. We need to be there for people in our
community. It's contagious--when you help someone in need, then they will help
someone in need."
At Girl
Scouts we know that every girl has the potential to change the world. That’s
why we launched the ToGetHerThere campaign, the largest fundraising campaign
for girls in history, to help ensure that girls like Naomi dream big and feel
empowered to put their ideas into action to transform their communities.
When you
invest in Girl Scouts, you empower girls like Naomi to pursue solutions to
challenges they and others face in society. We help girls discover what’s
important to them, and we encourage them to connect with others and take action
to tackle the issues they are passionate about.
Naomi
already has plans to start an after-school activity center. She says that some
kids don't have anyone to go home to after school, and she wants them to have a
warm, fun place to go to where they can feel safe and encouraged.
Three cheers
for this inspiring Girl Scout who truly embodies courage, confidence, and
character!