GSEM Gold Award Project Catalog

The Legacy Play Space

Project Details: To earn her Gold Award, Legacy partnered with the Gateway 180 Shelter to create the “Legacy Play Space,” a fun, safe and interactive area for children 12 and under who reside at the shelter. After researching other shelters across the country, Legacy provided educational toys and learning aids, books, and new play sets. She then assembled all of the toys and furniture. Once the new space was complete, Legacy had the opportunity to present her Gold Award project to the mayor of St. Louis City and she hosted a grand opening celebration for the play space. The Little Legacies Community Service Organization and Gateway 180 Shelter will continue to maintain the space in the future.

Gold Award Girl Scout: Legacy J., Troop 941

Issue: There was a lack of a child-friendly interactive space for the children who live at the Gateway 180 Shelter. Root Cause: The shelter did not have the resources to create a safe space for the children to use. Measurability: Legacy used a survey to measure the impact of her play space and learning materials. Sustainability: The Little Legacies Community Service Organization/Shawn Smith and Kathy Connors, and the CEO of the Gateway 180 Shelter have agreed to maintain the Legacy Play Space at Gateway 180.