Earlier this year,  the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) received a call from a young man inquiring about the possibility of performing a service project that would benefit our shelter. This young man, Morgan, explained he was a Boy Scout with Troop 77 which is part of the New Birth of Freedom Council, Keystone Capital District of the Boy Scouts of America. His troop is sponsored by Tree of Life Church on Linglestown Road outside of Harrisburg. As a member of Troop 77, Morgan has been working his way up through the ranks and is now working on the highest rank in Scouting; that of Eagle Scout. In doing so, among other things such as earning additional merit badges, the Scout must perform a ‘Service Project ‘ which will benefit his community. 

Morgan’s service project was building a 6′ x 14′ storage shed.  This July, with the help of fellow Scouts and HSHA’s Maintenance Manager, the shed was completed. 

“Morgan and his fellow Boy Scouts did a great job of following instructions and doing things in an orderly fashion,” said Roger Amsbaugh, HSHA Maintenance Manager.  “A number of the Scouts were new to the various tools we used and by the end of the job I could see significant improvement in their efficient use of them. These young men should be proud of their accomplishments. I know I am. I was also impressed with the parental participation; both dads and moms. I feel Morgan, in specific, gained valuable leadership and organizational skills which he will build on as he continues to advance in his schooling and eventually into the workforce.”