2026-2027 Inspire Discovery

APRIL SHOWERS

Creating a Storm of Kindness

Every superhero has a mission. This one helps thousands of families throughout eastern Missouri.

Since 1998, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri have collected more than a million personal care items each year through April Showers, the council’s largest community service initiative. Girl Scouts will place self-adhesive notes on doors throughout neighborhoods, encouraging community members to set out donated items the following weekend for pick up. They can also support the effort through online registries, making it easier than ever for heroes across the region to participate. During the first weekend, Girl Scouts will also be stationed outside of local stores to encourage customers to purchase additional items for donation. On collection weekend, Girl Scouts become community champions by going door-to-door and gathering, sorting, counting and preparing donations for distribution.

Distribution Weekend: April 9-11, 2027

Showering the Community: Saturday, April 10, 2027

Together, we’re creating a downpour of generosity that helps our community.

Donation Collection: Saturday, April 17, 2027

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