Festival Of Giving

A brief history

Festival of Giving began in 1950 as the Doll Festival in Wichita. Girl Scout troops would dress dolls and place them on display at the festival. Following the festival, the dolls were distributed to local and overseas agencies for children who might not receive Christmas presents.

Carrying on the tradition

This annual community service event continues today and is designed to give Girl Scouts an opportunity to make a difference in their community. More than 500 Girl Scout troops participate each year in the Festival of Giving season, providing needed items for numerous social service organizations.

How it works

During Festival of Giving, Girl Scouts give their time and donations to numerous social service organizations. This year, Festival of Giving will take place November 5-12. Some dates and locations will vary depending upon which organization each Girl Scout Service Unit is supporting.

Fill out the Festival of Giving Proposal form to select your own agency by August 31 and register by November 5 to participate and receive a free patch. Talk to your Service Unit about Green Teen volunteer opportunities and help unload donated items.

Girl Scout Service Units will partner with different organizations to fulfill items on the organizations' "wish lists". Girl Scouts will take their donations to the organization they are supporting and also have an opportunity to visit and learn more about that organization.  

Click here to see photos from past Festival of Givings. Thank you to all of the Girl Scouts who exhibit leadership and service by taking the time to help their community!