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1 week ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Michael Freeman |Scouts BSA |Scouting magazines

In 2010, a catastrophic earthquake rocked Haiti, causing billions of dollars in damage and leaving more than 220,000 people dead – with some estimates soaring to more than 300,000 dead. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Among those pulled from the rubble was 2-year-old Jamesly Jesse. He survived, but his family did not. For the next year, a makeshift hospital was his home. Jamesly was later adopted and now lives in Moweaqua, Ill., where he’s been a part of Troop 85.

4 weeks ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Sheniece Chappell |Scouting magazines

The village of Walbridge in Ohio now has three free pet pantries, thanks to an Eagle Scout project by Carson Benton from Troop 332 in Luckey. Inspired by the “take what you need, share when you can” philosophy, Carson built these pantries to provide free pet supplies, including food, toys and accessories, for dogs and cats. Carson hopes his work will inspire future Eagle Scouts to create similar projects. “People are using it,” he says. “It is very popular in the village.

1 month ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Sheniece Chappell |Scouting magazines

This is the 62nd entry in our occasional series showcasing before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects. You can explore the full collection of projects and submit your own for a chance to be featured in our next roundup. To truly appreciate the impact of Eagle Scout projects on communities, you need to see the transformations. That’s why we encourage submitting before-and-after photos — the same ones prospective Eagles are asked to include in their post-project reports.

1 month ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Michael Freeman |Scouting magazines

Not very many people get to hoist a Country Music Association Awards (CMA) trophy. Of course, famous musicians in the genre, like George Strait, Reba McEntire and Taylor Swift, have received one. But the association also honors radio stations and personalities in varying markets across the country. This past November, 94.7 QDR, a country station that serves the Raleigh-Durham area in North Carolina took home the CMA in the “Large Market Radio Station of the Year” category.

1 month ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Sheniece Chappell |Scouting magazines

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.