Service - Bryan on Scouting

Drive-thru donations: How Scouts made it super convenient for people to donate food

December 6, 2019 1

Think of it as a drive-thru in reverse. At the Food Drive-Thru, Los Angeles area drivers left behind canned items — and Scouts made it all possible.

Already an Eagle Scout, he chose to do another big project, this time for the pups

December 4, 2019 1

The Eagle Scout from Florida was already an Eagle Scout when he completed a second Eagle-caliber project. This one was for the dogs.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 29: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

November 20, 2019 8

The latest batch of 15 projects includes an outdoor stage for a church in Tennessee, an informational kiosk outside a historic house and a total makeover for the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina.

The MERK: The Mobile Emergency Response Kitchen

Meet the MERK: A Scouting service project on wheels to help feed first responders

November 13, 2019 6

For the past three years, a group of Scouts and Venturers from New Jersey has operated a Mobile Emergency Response Kitchen, or MERK, to help feed first responders and disaster victims.

Did you remember to do your daily Good Turn today?

November 12, 2019 3

As the season of service ramps up, I like to politely remind people that Scouts do this kind of thing 12 months out of the year. It’s kind of our slogan.

Four Scouts work together for impressive war memorial Eagle Scout project

November 11, 2019 7

These Scouts, who all have family members who have served or are serving in the military, wanted to honor their community’s veterans. So, they began building a grand memorial for each of their Eagle Scout projects.

Slaton Strey of Troop 577 lost his home in the tornado.

Scouts rally to help fellow Scout who lost his home in Dallas tornado

October 25, 2019 2

The tornadoes that ripped through Dallas on Sunday left a troop without a place to meet and one of that troop’s Scouts without a place to call home.

Holiday cards for heroes: A service project for our service members

October 18, 2019 2

Every year, Scouts and leaders from this council send hand-signed holiday cards to men and women serving in the armed forces.

Remind your Scouts to combat bullying by showing kindness to their classmates

October 8, 2019 3

The BSA is asking Scouts to wear their uniform to school Oct. 16, so they can show their classmates that they have an ally against bullying.

Dayton strong patch with Dayton tornado damage behind

#DaytonStrong: How Scouting healed a community after tornadoes, mass shooting

September 16, 2019 4

When Dayton has needed them most after tornadoes and a mass shooting, Scouts have rallied a community and provided much-needed comfort.