Scouting offers a unique opportunity for youth to acquire foundational values and to grow and develop into the individuals they were created to be. By investing in Scouting, you are investing in America’s future leaders! Your donation will make a real difference in the lives of young people and will create a lasting impact across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.
The Invest in Character (IIC) campaign is an annual ask that seeks financial support from families and alumni within the Council to sustain and enhance local Scouting programs. The funds raised through IIC are used to cover various expenses associated with operating Scouting at a council level, such as providing training materials, maintaining camping facilities, purchasing equipment, and offering scholarships for Scouts.
Memorial and tribute contributions are gifts to Pathway to Adventure Council endowment and are a gratifying way for individuals, businesses, or groups to remember special friends. Your special donation in memory or honor of an extraordinary individual in your life will be acknowledged and handled with great care. Tributes are suitable for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays, or to recognize a youth who has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Merit Badges give Scouts the opportunity to learn more about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and spark interest in future careers. Sponsor any badge of your choice to ensure these life-changing programs remain available. Your sponsorship is an investment in your local youth and community.
A James E. West Fellowship gift contributes to our council’s permanent endowment trust fund. This fund strengthens Scouting and insures its long-term success by providing an ongoing source of revenue for re-investment into our council’s camping properties and unit support structure.
An easy way to double your contribution to Scouting is through employee giving programs. Many corporations and businesses match employee donations to Pathway to Adventure Council. Click the Learn More button below to find your employer on our database.
