GSEM Gold Award Project Catalog

Sewing Hope into the Community

Project Details: Driven by the desire to help her fellow teens relieve their daily stress, Jocelyn worked with the organization Sew Hope to create special sewing support classes for teens. To earn her Gold Award, Jocelyn taught other youth the skill of sewing and helped them discover that hobbies can help release the burden of stress and anxiety from their lives. Jocelyn hosted three day camps where she taught the students how to make pillows, pillowcases and tote bags. She also made a video about how stress can negatively affect teens and tips for ways they can manage it. The video was shared through Sew Hope’s social media channels to reach a wider audience.

Gold Award Girl Scout: Jocelyn R., Juliette

Issue: There is an abundance of stress in teens from juggling multiple things inside and out of school. Root Cause: Teens often don’t have time to do things that reduce their stress. Measurability: During the classes, Jocelyn received feedback from the participants, as well as sent out surveys to the teens afterwards. Sustainability: Sew Hope is continuing the monthly kids and teens classes, the summer camp, and winter break classes. They are also using a presentation card to share how sewing helps relieve stress and keeping the video on their website for access at any time.