Girl Scouts Troop 10053 Spreads Kindness Through Community Awareness Project; Troop Visits Dogtown Fire Department with Cards and Girl Scout Cookies

By T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News | Sunday, May 17, 2026

DOGTOWN, Ala. — A local Girl Scout troop spent part of their Sunday giving back to those who serve the community, delivering handmade cards and sweet treats as part of a meaningful community awareness project.

Members of Girl Scouts Troop 10053 visited the Dogtown Fire Department on Sunday, May 17, where they personally delivered handmade thank-you cards and donated boxes of delicious Girl Scout cookies to firefighters as a token of appreciation for their service and dedication to protecting the community.

The thoughtful visit was part of the troop’s larger community awareness project aimed at recognizing and showing gratitude to local public servants and essential workers who often work behind the scenes.

Troop leader Lisa Mann, along with troop moms Kim Litt, Kristen Moon, and Shannon Chilldress, accompanied troop members Ryley Dooley, Alyssa York, Destiny Clardy, Skylar Chilldress, Savannah Moon, Brandi Ritchie, Lilly Ritchie, Ali Padgett, and Sierra Payne during the visit to the Dogtown Fire Department.

Firefighters who received the cards and cookies included Chief Jon Burt, Logan Prater, Autumn Fox, and Tyler Clanton, who welcomed the troop and expressed appreciation for the girls’ kindness and support.

But the troop’s mission of gratitude did not stop there.

As part of the same community awareness initiative, Troop 10053 also created handmade cards for officers with the Fort Payne Police Department and donated Girl Scout cookies to the department as a way to thank law enforcement officers for their service to the community.

In addition, the troop delivered cards and cookies to the custodial staff at DeKalb Regional Medical Center, recognizing the hardworking employees who help keep the hospital clean, safe, and running smoothly for patients, visitors, and staff.

Projects like these not only teach young girls the importance of community service and leadership but also remind local first responders and workers that their efforts do not go unnoticed.

The kindness shown by Troop 10053 serves as a sweet reminder that even small acts of appreciation can make a big impact.

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