Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance Request

United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne Counties, Susquehanna County United Way, United Way of Wyoming County, & Northeastern Pennsylvania Council, BSA

Who
The United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne Counties, the Susquehanna County United Way, United Way of Wyoming County, and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council have collaborated to help serve low income youth and their families from Lackawanna, Wayne, Luzerne, Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties. These Scouts are faced with a special financial challenge.

The Scoutmaster, Cubmaster or Venturing Crew Advisor of the Packs, Troops, and Crews based in these counties are in the best position to have knowledge of Scouts and families in the Unit who are most in need of assistance. By working through the Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, or Crew Advisor, this will help identify any needs more accurately and readily. This practice is not meant however to exclude parents or other leaders from directly applying for financial assistance, as long as requirements are met.

What
These United Ways have targeted specific needs-based funds to be utilized in Lackawanna, Wayne, Luzerne, Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties to serve youth and families in need. These funds may be requested to supplement registration fees, uniforms, and handbooks. The NEPA Council will subsidize up to 50% of these expenses. Should your Scout need a Campership to attend a NEPA council operated summer camp, requests are to be made separately using a Campership Request Form. This form is available at the Scout Service and Training Center or can be found on the council website at the bottom of this page

Funds Availability
All funds are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Requests for needs based assistance will be honored only when the Scout and his parent fill out either the form on the back of this sheet and/or the Campership Request Form (which can be requested separately). In both cases, documentation of public assistance must be attached.

How
Submit completed applications (DOWNLOAD) directly to the Scout Office at: 72 Montage Mountain Rd., Moosic, PA 18507 or email to: cjohnson@nepabsa.org.