Eagle Scout adds to Salvation Army and Children's Hospital reading material

by Michael Smith (Veshengro)

The Salvation Army and Children's Hospital of Orange County in Fullerton, Orange County, California, have now some more reading material, an d this all thanks to Derek Balmforth of Boy Scout Troop 207.

Derek organized a book drive in his neighborhood and, in addition received books donated from the Fullerton Public Library. He sorted, cleaned and repaired 1,900 books as part of his Eagle Scout project and then went beyond the original project, and organized a team of volunteers to read to the patients of the Children's Hospital and their family members in the hospital's reading room.

The total project took 220 man-hours, according to Balmforth who is a member of the sponsoring The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Fullerton.

He earned his Eagle Scout ranking on Dec. 27 at his church and he is now a freshman at Utah State University in Logan, Utah.

With young people like Derek all is not yet lost for the world and for doing good for thy neighbor.

Well done, young man, and may his deed inspire others to follow his example.

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Salvation Army in need of aid during cold snap, in USA and Europe

by Michael Smith (Veshengro)

Let the patter of icy rain drops on your roof while you sit inside sipping hot coffee remind you that there are folks out in the cold, without access to the most basic needs: food, shelter and clothing. Charitable giving is way down this year, and one of the oldest aid organizations, The Salvation Army, has sent out a plea for financial aid.

The Salvation Army’s Food Pantry is dwindling in many places and they are looking for groceries, in particular meat, to feed their clients, as well as warm clothing and blankets to get folks through this cold snap.

If you can help contact your local chapters and citadels.

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