Good Turn for America

Program Overview

Good Turn for America is a national call to service by the Boy Scouts of America that will help provide adequate food and shelter and to develop good health habits in our nation. To address these issues, we are collaborating with some of the most respected service organizations working in each of these areas.

These lead organizations, and thousands of other local groups, will work to provide volunteer opportunities for youth and adults to fight hunger, provide shelter, and teach the habits of healthy living.

Some Good Turns are big—saving a life, helping out after floods or other disasters, recycling community trash, working with [others] on conservation projects.

But Good Turns are often small, thoughtful acts—helping a child cross a busy street, going to the store for an elderly neighbor, cutting back brush that is blocking a sign, doing something special for a brother or sister, welcoming a new student to your school.

http://www.goodturnforamerica.org

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What is Good Turn for America?

Good Turn for America is a national call to service by the Boy Scouts of America to address the issues of hunger, homelessness, and poor health in our nation.

In this effort, the Boy Scouts of America is partnering with some of the nation's most respected service organizations, including The Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity. These organizations, and thousands of others, will work to provide opportunities for youth and volunteers to fight hunger and homelessness, and teach the habits of healthy living.

Youth and volunteers are looking for ways to serve their communities. At the same time, service organizations need dedicated volunteer help. By working together, we can improve our young people, our communities, and the nation.
How does Good Turn for America benefit my community?

Meeting the substantial needs of every community is dependent on its citizens to answer the call of volunteerism. There is a natural fit between the Boy Scouts of America and other community organizations. Service learning is an integral part of the Scouting program. As a result, youth and adults seek opportunities to volunteer. Community organizations need volunteers to help them fulfill their missions. Working with these organizations creates a win/win situation for everyone.
When does Good Turn for America begin?

How is this different from Scouting for Food?

Scouting for Food is a once-a-year effort focusing on one area of need. Good Turn for America is a year-round initiative that addresses hunger, inadequate housing, and health issues in our communities.
Fast Facts
    -Food
        -13 million people go to bed hungry each night
    -Shelter
      -3.5 million people will experience homelessness this year
    -Healthy Living
        -64 percent of U.S. Adults are overweight or obese