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The
Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to the members
of Independent Charities of America and Local Independent
Charities of America that have, upon rigorous independent review,
been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis
that they meet the highest standards of public accountability,
program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. These standards
include those required by the US Government for inclusion in the
Combined Federal Campaign, probably the most exclusive fund drive in
the world. Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United
States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent,
meet or exceed these standards, and, of those, fewer than 2,000 have
been awarded this
Seal.
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2009 Scout Project of
the Year
Jarom
Jones of Ogden, Utah

I must say this is a great honor, thank you so much. I look
forward to see you
this coming month. The following is the small article you
requested:
Since my early teenage years I have been involved in the Boy
Scouts of America. To receive the final rank of Eagle in the
organization, scouts are required to complete a service
project showing their leadership skills.
Many of my friends who had received and completed their
projects had chosen such service as cleaning trails, painting
curbs, and food drives. Although all of these projects did
great good for the local community I simply felt that none of
them were right for me. I wanted a project that would not only
complete the requirement for my rank, but one that I truly
cared about.
When one of my mother’s friends told us about the Landstuhl
Hospital Care Project I immediately knew this was the service
I was looking for. I have a great love for my country and the
freedoms and prosperity it provides; and I have great respect
for those men and women who sacrifice so much to protect these
freedoms. I quickly learned of the great work LHCP was doing
for our men and women overseas, and how easy they made it for
a scout like me to get involved.
With the help of family, friends, and the community I was able
to put together a drive where we gathered everything from
clothing to DVD’s for those troops in need. I believe that the
project brought out the best in our community.
I was gratefully surprised to find how many still remembered
our troops and were so willing to help. I know the chance to
do my small part brought out the best in me as I was able to
give back to those who have given so much to me.
Thanks again,
- Jarom Jones
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