girl scouts of the colonial coast
Girl Scout Cadette Charlotte Scalzi from
Troop 467 has earned her Girl Scout Silver Award, the second highest honor and
achievement a girl can earn in Girl Scouts.
For her project, “Charlotte’s
Charms,” Charlotte created one-of-a-kind bracelets for girls and boys to show
them they can “shine bright.” Her inspiration for the jewelry came from a quote Dumbledore, a well-known character in Harry
Potter, said: “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one
only remembers to turn on the light.”
Charlotte’s mission is to inspire
self-confidence and start a chain of kindness with each bracelet. Each bracelet
is adorned with a star charm which serves as a reminder that the person wearing
the jewelry is unique and loved.
Every month, she donates the jewelry
to Connect With a Wish (CWW), an organization that helps foster children. When
the kids enter foster care, they receive one of Charlotte’s bracelets. She also
gives her accessories to her peers at school when they are going through a
difficult time.
Her bracelets also come with a
personalized message of inspiration, letting the recipient know how loved and
special she or he is!
