HOW CAN YOU HELP AFTER HURRICANE KATRINA
Although the Boy Scouts of America's Charter and Bylaws do not allow for youth members to solicit funds for other organizations, there are many ways Scouts can help in the relief efforts.

• Give to the United Way: The United Way of Greater St. Louis committed $100,000 to help the people in the affected area as an initial immediate response. (Click here for Media Release.) Individuals and companies may use United Way as a vehicle to make a disaster relief gift. If individuals would like to make contributions to those impacted by Katrina, they can be sent to the United Way of Greater St. Louis for distribution. One hundred percent of the funds will go directly to United Ways in the crisis areas.

• Contact Disaster Relief Agencies: The local Red Cross, Salvation Army and other agencies will be communicating their needs. Food drives, clothing drives, and other services will be needed in the near future.

• Encourage Others: Remind your family and friends to make financial contributions to the disaster relief agency of their choice. Print this flier and distribute it in your community to let people know where and how to donate.

Information on this page provided by the Greater St. Louis Area Council WWW.STLBSA.ORG