Giving Tuesday: Girl Scouts of Yuma works to establish virtual lending library

Troop members rally around those in need - News 11's Crystal Jimenez reports

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - On this year's Giving Tuesday, six Girl Scout members are in need of internet connection and laptops as schooling moves back to virtual learning.

Emilia Cortez, Director of Yuma Girl Scouts reached out to the community in hopes to get locals to help the girls in need.

Currently Girl Scouts of Yuma has expanded it's WIFI so it's girls can work from the parking lot on schooling, or Girl Scout activities, but the troop needs more than a good signal to help succeeding in school.

Andrea Frias, a troop leader said some of her girls don't get to participate in virtual meeting because of the lack of technology. Others have to even wait for their parents to get home to get that access.

By having a technology lending library, it would help girl's be able to participate from the comfort of their home.