Girl Scouts Collect Clothing for Homeless Veterans

by Rick Winterson

It’s always a pleasure to report on South Boston’s generosity and its energy in support of so many worthy causes. That’s especially true when this support goes to organizations serving military veterans, such as The New England Center and Home for Veterans at 17 Court Street. Right now, we are in the midst of their drive to collect clothing for homeless veterans.

Four young ladies stepped up on Monday and delivered a carload of veterans’ clothing they had collected. Aggie, Emily, Ella, and Scout gathered in front of Deja Brew just before making this delivery. The girls are students at the Perry School and members of Girl Scout Troop 70038 here in South Boston. Haley Dillon from Sen. Collins office and Deja Brew’s owner Marissa Walsh lent them a hand. All veterans are grateful for the four girls’ efforts. And the clothing the girls collected was stylish as well as warm – note the “Semper Fi” hoodie in U.S. Marine Corps scarlet.

Deja Brew, a classic South Boston coffee shop, donated the space for the veterans clothing dropoff point. The clothing drive lasted for three days – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – and the response from their Southie clientele was gratifying. In addition to men’s pants and shirts of all sizes, contributions were made of bath towels and gift certificates to TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Young ladies, South Boston thanks you very much.