Support Scouting
Support the Hoosier Trails Council - Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow, Today!
For generations, Scouting has transformed the lives of thousands of youth right here in Southeast Indiana. 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.
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 and by being an ambassador of Scouting using your network, both personal and on your social media accounts. Every dollar raised stays right here in Southeast Indiana 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. We need your help in Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow, Today!
Friends of Scouting is the Hoosier Trails Council’s annual campaign for individuals and companies to make a 100% tax-deductible gift to support Scouting programs. The Hoosier Trails Council will invest over $175 in each of our over 3,000 youth in 2024 alone. 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 two camping properties and the Council Scout Center, and an infrastructure designed to support over 1,500 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 Scouting America. Some companies even make financial contributions for volunteering time to Scouting, check with your employer to see if your time and contribution could be matched!
Check out if your company will match your contribution to Scouting here.
Just like most non-profit organizations, Hoosier Trails Council relies on the generosity of supporters to continue to provide valuable resources to its adult and youth members.
Each year, Hoosier Trails Council gives area youth the opportunity to better themselves as individuals and as citizens. Without your help, many young people will miss out on the opportunities that are available only through Scouting.
A Place to Give, A Chance to Lead – Make a contribution online today! For more information on how your gift will impact youth within the Hoosier Trails Council, click here.
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Scouting License Plates
These plates can be used as standard vehicle registration plates for passenger cars, recreational vehicles and trucks weighing less than 11,000 pounds. This is not a vanity plate, so special numbers or messages cannot be accommodated. Your plate selection is good until your next registration renewal. When you purchase an Indiana Scouting America license plate, you indicate your personal support of Scouting and add financially to the Hoosier Trails Council Endowment.
How can you participate? When you renew your plates, an additional fee is added on to your basic renewal fees, and that money is contributed to the Hoosier Trails Council endowment fund.
Renew Plates Online: Currently, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers Online Registration for your vehicle. Once you create an account, you can choose your specialized license plate. It’s fast, easy and best of all – no standing in line!
Support the Hoosier Trails Council in Non-traditional Ways
Presently, the Hoosier Trails Council is working towards fulfilling our Friends of Scouting need to fund our life-changing programs. Here are some ways that your family can support Scouting that you may not have thought of:
One way in which you and your family can help support the work of our council is through registration in the Kroger Community Rewards Program! By simply buying your family’s groceries, you can help contribute to our council’s overall success. Sound easy enough? Get on board today, Support Scouting through Kroger 5-14-21.
Popcorn Sales
Popcorn sales are a major source of support for the Hoosier Trails Council. Annually our Scouts sell more than $800,000 of product to fund their Scouting adventures. More than 70% of the cost support Scouting and stays local. Please learn more about selling and buying popcorn through the annual Popcorn program!
Endowment & Major Gifts Initiative
The Hoosier Trails Council has set up an endowment which continually supports the Scouting activities on an annual basis. This endowment is a critical part of our financial support, and as the market fluctuates, so too does this source of funding. Additionally, we are fostering a Major Gifts Initiative to improve our properties and the programming we deliver.
Donate Your Vehicle
CARS makes donating your car easy. We take care of everything from the pick-up and sale to sending you the donation receipt and necessary tax documents. CARS is committed to treating every vehicle donor with gratitude and great service while delivering the highest possible returns to our partners. To date, CARS has returned more than $450+ million to our nonprofit partners because of vehicles donors like you. Thank you! youth.