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What is Good Turn for America?
Good
Turn for America is a national call to service by the Boy Scouts of
America to address the issues of hunger, homelessness, and poor health
in our nation. In this effort, the Boy Scouts of America is partnering
with some of the nation's most respected service organizations,
including The Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, the American Red
Cross, the American Cancer Society, America's Second Harvest, and the
Department of Homeland Security. These organizations and thousands of
others will work to provide opportunities for youth and volunteers to
fight hunger and homelessness, and teach the habits of healthy living.
Youth
and volunteers are looking for ways to serve their communities. At the
same time, service organizations need dedicated volunteer help. By
working together, we can improve our young people, our communities, and
the nation.
How does Good Turn
for America benefit my community?
Meeting the
substantial needs of every community is dependent on its citizens to
answer the call of volunteerism. There is a natural fit between the Boy
Scouts of America and other community organizations. Service learning is
an integral part of the Scouting program. As a result, youth and adults
seek opportunities to volunteer. Community organizations need volunteers
to help them fulfill their missions. Working with these organizations
creates a win/win situation for everyone.
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