This is a great story about Alex Kieber’s Eagle Scout project in Chapel Hill. He’s a good kid doing good work in the community. and that kind of story is always welcome. That’s why it continues to make no sense that Triangle United Way cut funding to the Boy Scouts in 2002. The explanation for that move is now enshrined in TUW’s Frequently Asked Questions. Since it’s on the web site, I presume this is still the policy. If you’re a Boy Scout supporter, you need to make a direct donation. The TUW has many fine organizations as members, who are worthy of support. The Boy Scouts should be one of them.
Why did Triangle United Way cut funding to the Boy Scouts?
On April 23, 2002 the Triangle United Way Board of Directors did not certify the Boy Scouts as a member agency because the agency did not submit a non-discrimination policy affirming access to services for all clients (boys) without limitations. Therefore, after June 2003, the Boy Scouts Occoneechee Council will no longer be eligible for Community Care Funding from Triangle United Way. The Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts is still eligible to donor designations.
