Support the Sam Houston Area Council - Launch the Adventure

For generations, Scouting has transformed the lives of thousands of youth right here in Southeast Texas.  Scouting is made possible through the generosity of volunteers, families, members of our community and companies who all believe that a strong foundation of character and leadership developed in youth, leads to stronger more productive lives. 

The Sam Houston Area Council has launched a $5.4 million fundraising campaign to generate the annual support needed to make Scouting programs happen this year.  There are many ways that you can participate in this campaign, either as a fundraising volunteer, by making a gift to our Friends of Scouting or by simply participating in one of our special events.  Every dollar raised stays right here in Southeast Texas to support the youth in our own communities.

We hope that you will find something that not only excites you but also gives you an opportunity to give back to a program that has shaped the lives of great leaders for well over a century. 

Friends of Scouting is the Sam Houston Area Council’s annual campaign for individuals and companies to make a 100% tax-deductible gift to support Scouting programs.  The Sam Houston Area Council will invest over $250 in each of our approximately 28,000 youth.  By making an investment in this campaign you are supporting families who are in need of financial assistance in order to participate, five year-round facilities including four camping properties and the Cockrell Scout Center, and an infrastructure designed to support nearly 10,000 adult volunteers who bring Scouting to life. Friends of Scouting is the most cost-effective way to support Scouting programs.

Matching Gifts: Many corporations match employee contributions made to the Boy Scouts of America. Some companies even make financial contributions for volunteering time to Scouting. 

Volunteer Gifts: Volunteer time is money with volunteer grants. Numerous local companies recognize volunteer time through the donation of cash grants to non-profits in which their employees volunteer. This means that for each hour of volunteer time, employers donate funds to support the Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. Increase Scouting support through your time!

Special Events

The Houston Sports Breakfast affords an opportunity to honor individuals, families, or corporations who have made a distinct difference in the fabric of Southeast Texas. Proceeds support the many youth development programs of the Sam Houston Area Council. 

The Sporting Clays Tournament is an annual event to support the Sam Houston Area Council's programs for at-risk youth. Up to one hundred four-person teams can compete in the shotgun shooting game.

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Endowment gifts ensure the council can continue to offer outstanding programs we now have and also grow to meet the needs of our youth and community for the next 100 years.

 

Memorials and tributes are a nice way for individuals, businesses, or groups to remember special friends. Special donations in memory or honor of an extraordinary individual will be acknowledged and handled with great care.

Non-cash gifts help ensure the success of Scouting at the Sam Houston Area Council through meaningful gifts such as vehicles, trucks, trailers, boats, stocks, bonds, and yes, even services.

Planned Giving for endowment ensures Scouting will continue building character, fitness, and citizenship for years to come. Learn more about ways to plan a gift and the additional personal income and tax benefits your gift can create. Help ensure Scouting success with meaningful planned gifts. 

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