The individuals served by Open Door received a generous cookie donation from Girl Scout Troop 2059. Troop members presented Open Door with their famous cookies, which will be shared by clients and staff members alike. These young ladies were excited to give back to their community and Open Door was equally thrilled to be on the receiving end of this troop’s generosity.
Sixteen girls from Somonauk and Sandwich make up this active, combined group of Daisy and Brownie Scouts who range in age from six to nine years old. This cookie donation was part of a service project sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois. “The girls like to show that we should all be kind, especially during times like we face today,” said Mandi Barta, mother of troop member Regan Barta. Her daughter was extremely excited to deliver 18 cases of cookies for Open Door’s enjoyment.
“I love cookies,” said Jack P., an individual served by Open Door. “Thank you, girl scouts!”
Girl Scout Troop 2059 takes great pride in making a difference in their community. Along with donating treats to Open Door clients, members donated flowers this spring to beatify James R. Wood Elementary School in Somonauk. Girls interested in joining scouts can visit www.girlscoutni.org for more information.
Open Door provides services and programming for 125 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in DeKalb, LaSalle, and Kendall Counties. This nonprofit organization operates nine group homes, a day workshop and a vocational training center all within Sandwich, Illinois. Open Door can be contacted by visiting www.odrc.org.
— Open Door Rehabilitation Center