“Be prepared” is the scout motto. Friends of Troop 26, a 501(C)(3) non-profit charitable organization, was prepared in every way to help out this year. Friends of Troop 26 was created to support the Scouts and the Scouting program of Troop 26. We were able to fundraise with the help of both current and former members of our Troop. Our donors this year were a mixed group of past Eagle Scouts, current Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, families of Eagle Scouts and parents of current Scouts working through the ranks. We were also fortunate to receive a generous $2,500 grant from the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise. We have named our scholarship program our “Sunrise Opportunity Fund” to honor this valued benefactor.
We could use your support. All the administration and legal fees of our charity are donated pro bono to Friends of Troop 26 by Michael Schley of Schley Look Guthrie & Locker LLP Attorneys at Law. We are able to put close to 100% of donations directly into supporting the Troop and Scouts who need extra financial help to participate in troop activities. Please consider making a donation to Friends of Troop 26. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Denys Pereira, President, Friends of Troop 26 at dwpereira@yahoo.com.
