Boy Scouts of America ``Scouting for Food'' Collected 450,000 Pounds of Food for the Needy Over the Holidays.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- An estimated 33 million men, women and children in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. go to bed hungry each night. In an effort to combat hunger and ensure that cupboards are full for the neediest in our community, the Boy Scouts of America Noun 1. Boy Scouts of America - a corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training fanned out across Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, for their annual "Scouting for Food" on Saturday, November 6 and Saturday, November 13, 2004. Boy Scouts placed collection bags on doorsteps on Saturday, November 6 then returned on Saturday, November 13 to collect bags filled with canned goods. The food was then distributed to non-profit organizations in Southern California, like The Salvation Army Salvation Army, Protestant denomination and international nonsectarian Christian organization for evangelical and philanthropic work. Organization and Beliefs The Salvation Army has established branches in 100 countries throughout the world. , who used the food to help feed men, women and children who are homeless or are from low-income families. The Scouting for Food initiative is a part of the Boy Scouts of America's "Good Turn for America" program. "Good Turn for America" is a program designed to partner the Boy Scouts and its thousands of members and participants with other groups and organizations to better meet community needs. "Scouting's oath to America has always been to serve other people at all times. We take that oath very seriously. More than 13,829 Scouts and Explorers and 4,665 adults provided more than 39,922 volunteer hours to the Scouting for Food initiative," stated Victor Zuniga of the Boy Scouts' Los Angeles Area Council Founded in 1914,[1] the Los Angeles Area Council (LAAC) (#33) serves most of the City of Los Angeles as well as several other cities in the greater Los Angeles area. It is one of five Boy Scouts of America councils in Los Angeles County, California. . "While this is a Scouting initiative, it is meant to include everyone in the community. You don't have to be a member of Scouting to join in on many of the public service projects." Nationally, the Boy Scouts of America, The Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. , and the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. are collectively asking every American to address the food, shelter, and health of their community. Through the combined efforts of these organizations and other groups that provide similar service in communities around the country, families will have sufficient and nutritious food to eat, homelessness can be reduced, and we will reduce the growing number of obese individuals. Through Good Turn for America, everyone can do something to make a difference in the lives of others. Visit www.goodturnforamerica.org for more information. "We are truly blessed to have had the help of Boy Scouts of America this holiday season," said Major Paul R. Seiler, Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army Southern California. "Their generous support of The Salvation Army will enable us to assist thousands of families in need." Major Steve Smith from the Salvation Army was in attendance at the Los Angeles Area Council, Boy Scouts of America Top Hands meeting and received the final can of food that closed out the food drive. About the Boy Scouts of America The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in·still also in·stil tr.v. in·stilled, in·still·ing, in·stills also in·stils 1. To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant: "Morality . . . in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America -- incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916 -- is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. About The Salvation Army Founded by William Booth
William Booth (April 10,1829 – August 20,1912) was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Army and became the first General (1878-1912). in 1865, The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. The Salvation Army provides services to 33 million people annually and is present in 109 countries. Services provided include disaster relief, food and shelter for the hungry and homeless, substance abuse rehabilitation, child and adult day care, summer camps, educational and athletic programs for at-risk youth, job training and referrals. For more information, please visit www.salvationarmysocal.org. |
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