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Make a Lasting Impact on Youth!
For over 116 years, Scouting America, Mid-America Council has helped youth build confidence, life skills, and become leaders. Your dedicated support empowers this generation of Scouts. Decades of research validate the long-term benefits of Scouting.
Your Impact
Over $4.5 million funds raised
15, 811 youth served
4,668 volunteers
53,620 service hours
Your Investment Empowers Youth to:
Lead with Integrity: Scouts are more likely to act with integrity. Research shows that 93% of Scouting alumni and 86% of Scouts believe a person should not do something they know is wrong, even if it leads to success, compared to 82% of non-alumni and 71% of non-Scouts.
Succeed in Life: Eagle Scouts are 53% more likely to be leaders in the workplace and twice as likely to graduate from college. They are also 76% more likely than non-Scouts to have held leadership roles in their local communities.
Give Back: Last year, Scouts contributed over seven million service hours, strengthening communities through providing meals for families, revitalizing public spaces, and supporting disaster relief.
Explore Careers: In 2024 alone, Scouts earned over 1.3 million merit badges, gaining hands-on experience in fields such as medicine, engineering, and skilled trades.
Foster Respect for Nature: Scouting instills a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a shared responsibility to protect it. Scouts have earned over 33 million conservation-related merit badges over a century.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you are interested in supporting Scouting America or would like more information, please contact:
Joe Wiltrout | Chief Development Officer,
402-514-3012 | joe.wiltrout@scouting.org