The following non-profits have submitted their information so unit leaders, parents and Scouts can consider them for service projects. Please contact the organization directly when looking for service opportunities. Organizations may submit their information by emailing astiebler@skcbsa.org
Lifeline of Ohio
http://www.lifelineofohio.org
Location: 770 Kinnear Road, Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43212 (Field programming can come to your location)
Contact: Erin Henry , Community Educator
ehenry@lifelineofohio.org
Description of service needed: Groups to be educated about the importance of organ donation, sharing the message with friends and family. The program is designed to allow Scouts to earn a patch by attending and event at Lifeline of Ohio, or by hosting a Lifeline of Ohio Community Educator at your next event. At the event Scouts will be educated about the urgent need for organs, information about how organs work through models, information on the transplant process. In addition, some events may feature a transplant recipient and/or a donor family member to share their story with organ and tissue donation. The presentation can be tailored for any Scouting age. Younger Scouts will enjoy the model organs and learning about organ functions. Older Scouts are interested in more of the Science behind organ donation.
Age Limitations: None
Service Time: On-Going
Eagle Project Opportunities: Yes
The Salvation Army
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
Six locations Across Columbus: LOCATIONS
Contact: Curtis Overstake
614-747-4869
caombd@gmail.com
Description of service needed: Groups to sponsor and help organize and recruit for area clothing drives. Through clothing collection programs, you can assist with drives at schools and churches. Salvation Army will coordinate a Red Shield truck to help load up donated items.
The Salvation Army also has opportunities for older Scouts to volunteer and work with their Adult Rehabilitation Center. The Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center helps people reclaim their lives from alcohol and chemical dependencies.
Age Limitations: None
Service Time: On-Going
Eagle Project Opportunities: Yes
American Red Cross
www.bloodsaveslives.org
995 E. Broad Street – Columbus, Oh 43205
Contact: Nancy Firth
614-253-2740 ext 2777
firthn@usa.redcross.org
Description of service needed: Groups to sponsor and help organize and recruit for area blood drives. Through Pint Size Heroes program, can assist with drives at schools and churches
Age Limitations: None
Service Time: On-Going
Eagle Project Opportunities: Yes
National Letter Writing Campaign to Support Our Troops
Continuing the BSA's long tradition of service and good turns, we will bring deeper purpose to the Celebrate Scouting stamp by sending letters and care packages to the military men and women serving our country overseas. Also included in this effort are the many veterans who have honorably served our country throughout the years.
Tips for Getting Involved:
Writing Letters to Troops | Writing Letters to Veterans | Sending Care Packages
Age Limitations: None (Can be done as a unit or family)
Service Time: On-Going
Additional Details: http://www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/
Repower America
www.repoweramerica.org
350 E. 1st Ave, Suite 210—Columbus, OH 43201
Contact: Ben Famous
614-935-3727
ben.famous@climateprotect.org
Description of service needed: Interested in the environment? We invite you to join Repower America as we try to spread the word on environmental stewardship, sustainability and clean energy throughout Ohio! Scouts and their leaders will be able to take part in a variety of opportunities that will put your experience of being a citizen of the community, nation and world to use.
Age Limitation: None
Service Time: On-Going
Eagle Project Opportunities: No
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Ash Seed Collection Initiative
www.ashseed.org
Contact: Steve Crawford
614-395-0536
shatteredparts@gmail.com
America is losing its ash trees at an alarming rate. An invasive species, the emerald ash borer, has already destroyed millions of ash trees. The loss of all of America’s ash trees is a real possibility. An effort is underway to gather seed from populations of native ash tree species nationwide.
Description of service needed: You can assist this effort by collecting ash tree seeds and sending them to us for genetic preservation.
Age Limitation: None
Service Time: On-Going
Eagle Project Opportunities: Yes
Ash Tree Initiative: Information | Brochure
|