Noah Kilpatrick, a Scouts BSA member from Troop 1111 in Athens, Georgia, calls his Eagle Scout service project “The Shoebox Project.” It’s an initiative that focuses on collecting gently used athletic shoes to donate to those in need.
Noah, a runner himself, recognized that many athletic shoes go unused and decided to provide a way for the community to donate them. Collection bins are located at donation centers around Athens. People can donate or pick up shoes for free during business hours.
The project kicked off in January with more than 300 shoes collected. Noah collaborated with community groups to create the project. The Athens Road Runners, a local running group, will continue managing the project, hoping to ensure its long-term success.
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Eagle Scout project brings safety stations to a Surf City park
Scouts from Troop 235 in Surf City, North Carolina, installed five safety stations at a local park to help with emergencies around the open water, the kayak launch and the boat ramp.
Each station includes a life ring and an informational card for emergency guidance. This project was Tyler Wilson’s Eagle Scout service project.
Fire Chief Allen Wilson, also an assistant Scoutmaster, said he believes adding the stations at the park will significantly improve the community’s safety.
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Scout builds bus stop for local nonprofit
Ryan Benz, a 14-year-old Scout from Troop 634 in Batesville, Indiana, made a significant impact by building a bus stop shelter for the YES Home nonprofit for homeless children in Aurora.
Ryan raised $3,000 and overcame challenges like heavy snowfall that interrupted the work. The bus stop shelter will provide weather protection for children at YES Home waiting for transportation.
Executive Director Amy Phillips said the project will have a positive impact on the kids and the community. Ryan also expressed pride in contributing to a meaningful cause and making a lasting difference.
“(I)t also just feels really good to know that I helped a nonprofit organization with a large-scale project that they’ve been wanting for a while,” Ryan said.
Read more about this story on the Local 12 website.
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