How Your Gifts Help

Remember what it was like to be a Scout? The adventures, challenges, friends, and fun? Even if you weren’t a Scout, you know what they stand for: character, confidence, leadership, and great memories.

Support at the Local Council Level

Most Scouts’ day-to-day experiences with Scouting come through their individual packs, troops, teams, crews, and ships. These units are overseen by nearly 300 local councils, which receive an annual charter from the National Council.

Local councils provide support for units in their service area, and funds are typically used to:

• Maintain camp properties and the council service center
• Provide insurance
• Maintain membership records
• Pay salaries and benefits to employees
• Purchase program supplies for youth activities sponsored by the council
• Provide volunteer training