Good Turn for America to Begin in February 2004
A Good Turn is more than simple good manners.
It is a special act of kindness.

The Boy Scout Handbook, 11th Edition, p. 55
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 year round. 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.   By working together, we can improve our young people, our communities, and the nation.

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.

Beginning in February 2004 the Good Turn for America Website will allow units to enter information about their service projects. Information to be collected will include the number of youth and adults that participated in the project, type of project, how many hours were given per person, and what organization/person benefited from the project. 

To access the web site  unit leaders will need to have their local unit number and unit identification number.  These numbers are available from your district executive.  Once you have received your ID number, you will create a login and password to access the Good Turn For America site.

Units that report a service project will receive a certificate allowing them to purchase special Good Turn for America patches at the Scout shop.

Southern NJ Council "Good Turn" Info

Revised:  05/17/2006 12:27 PM