of the Brazos Valley position regarding the Boy Scouts?
A. National issues affecting Boy Scouts of America or negotiations between other United Ways and their local Boy Scout councils have no bearing on our local funding decisions. Our board and the Allocations Committee continue funding local programs provided by the Boy Scouts because we believe their programs provide substantial benefit to local youth. We evaluate every funded program on the quality of service provided and the ability to address community needs. Using those standards, we find that thousands of local boys – including many hard-to-reach, low-income, at-risk youth – benefit from Scouting’s proven ability to deliver safe, structured programs that foster self-esteem, character and personal responsibility.
