A Scout is Helpful: Scouts move to help in Japan relief effort; you can too!
Published on March 16, 2011 | Print | Email | Tweet | Add to Facebook

Want to know how you can help in the recovery and relief efforts following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan? The BSA has prepared an alert page with information and links for reputable charitable organizations to are aiding in the effort. A Scout is helpful!

Here's some of the information from the BSA:

The international leadership of the Scout Association of Japan has asked the BSA not to try to raise money at this time. However, our BSA members are a giving people, and many of us still wish to reach out with some sort of assistance. This defines who we are!

Scouts across the globe know that doing a Good Turn without being asked is something we all learned from our time in Scouting. It was one of Baden-Powell's visions, and we have an opportunity now to do a Good Turn for the SAJ. I hope you'll join us.

To make a financial contribution to assist with disaster relief, we encourage you to make such a gift to one of the following agencies, asking that your gift be used specifically to support the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan:
You can also send a message of support to the Scout Association of Japan by clicking here.

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