A group of small businesses in the Phoenix area has banded together to support a young Girl Scout's cookie-selling efforts, resulting in a large charitable contribution. On Wednesday, the businesses bought 1,200 boxes of cookies from a six-year-old scout named Isabella, which were then donated to St. Vincent de Paul, a local charity providing aid to those in need. In a statement obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix, Isabella expressed her joy for the recipients, "Happy that they get to get the cookies 'cause they probably haven't had much food for a little while."
The initiative forms part of an annual effort by companies such as Dirck's Moving and Burns Pest Elimination to give back to the community. "It just kind of has blown up to this, where we're buying 1,200 boxes of cookies and we needed a place to donate them," David Burns, President and CEO of Burns Pest Elimination, told MSN Lifestyle. St. Vincent de Paul, now partnered with this initiative, has become the beneficiary of this grand gesture.
This year's chosen scout, Isabella, has notably beaten standing in front of Walmart with her newfound revenue, a detail highlighted by Burns. The substantial sale enables Isabella to participate in three Girl Scout camp trips, ensuring that her dedication to the scout cookie program expands beyond just financial gains to experiences that enrich her youth. However, in her interview, Isabella emphasized her happiness lies mostly with the act of giving, "It feels good to help the homeless give the cookies," she mentioned to MSN Lifestyle.
The story of the six-year-old's big sale is about how small businesses, by coming together, can create waves of goodwill. While Isabella enjoys the spoils of her hard work with upcoming camping adventures, families benefiting from St. Vincent de Paul's services will taste a bite of joy, having been chosen to receive the cookie donation. "We really surprised them 'cause they're trying to save up for trips and events, so now all of a sudden, this little girl sells 1,200 boxes of cookies. It beats standing in front of Walmart," Burns said in a statement obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix.
