by Chris Styers on Friday, October 31, 2025

Help Every Scout on Their Journey – Give During the ExtraGive!

On Friday, November 21, join us in the 2025 ExtraGive. Your gift helps local youth gain the confidence, character, and leadership skills they need to make a difference in their communities.

Give Extra – November 21

Why it Matters

The Pennsylvania Dutch Council serves the families and communities of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, delivering Scouting programs through more than 120 local units and more than 60 community partners.

Last year alone:

• 2,434 youth members participated in Scouting
• 1,529 adult volunteers helped lead and mentor
• 82 Scouts earned the Eagle Scout Rank
• 38,000+ service hours were contributed back to our communities

Your support helps us providing Scouting programs and opportunities to all youth across our two counties.

How You Can Help

1. Give on ExtraGive Day – November 21
   • Every dollar makes a difference and goes even further thanks to the ExtraGive stretch pool and bonus prize funds.
   • Donate anytime between 12:00am and 11:59pm – Donate Here
2. Help us Earn Bonus Prizes
   • Through this year’s bonus prize program, your donation has an opportunity to be multiplied! Check out several of the ExtraGive’s $500 Rush Prizes throughout the day. Time your gift and enter us for a chance at a bonus prize:
     • Midnight Madness – 12:00-12:59am
     • AM Rush Hour – 8:00-8:59am
     • Cash Infusion – 10:00-10:59am
     • Lunch Hour – 12:00-12:59pm
     • Sugar Rush – 2:00-2:59pm
     • Happy Hour – 4:00-4:59pm
     • PM Rush Hour – 6:00-6:59pm
     • Primetime – 8:00-8:59pm
     • Power Hour – 10:00-10:59pm
     • Night Owl – 11:00-11:59pm
   • Each individual donation – no matter the amount – enters us into these random prize drawings.
3. Spread the Word
   • Amplify your impact by sharing our ExtraGive link with family, coworkers, and friends. Post on social media using #ExtraGive and tag @PADutchBSA with a message like:
     • I’m supporting local Scouting during the #ExtraGive because every child deserves a chance to experience Scouting! Join me at https://www.extragive.org/organization/Pennsylvania-Dutch-Council-524
   • Share our social posts throughout the day with your network!
4. Volunteer or Get Involved
   • Scouting thrives because of our volunteers. Whether you lead a troop, support an event, or serve behind the scenes, your time and talents help change lives. Though the ExtraGive is focused on raising money to support Scouting and other organizations, it is also a great time to consider getting involved. We’ve love to talk with you about becoming a Scouting volunteer!
   • Learn more here!

This ExtraGive, your generosity builds more than programs–it builds leaders, character, and community.

Together, we can ensure every young person in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties has the opportunity to explore, serve, and grow through Scouting.

For more information, contact Chris Styers, Director of Development at chris.styers@scouting.org.

 

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