ASHEBORO - CROSS ROAD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Cross Road Retirement Community is a not-for-profit senior living community in Asheboro, NC. They have had a number of wonderful Eagle Scout projects over the years and they are in need of another one. They would like a simple amphitheater built on the compound. They have the plan and the estimated cost; all they need now is a scout in need of a project to benefit their elders.  If you are interested, contact David Schwartz, Cross Road Retirement Community 1302 Old Cox Road Asheboro NC 27205  336 629-7811 Extension 223

HAW RIVER STATE PARK - BROWNS SUMMIT

Haw River  State Park, just north of Greensboro in Browns Summit has requested our assistance. There are currently 3 Life Scouts working on projects right now, and they can offer three more.  One is to construct a firewood shed and rain barrel in a remote location of the park, the other is to construct an aerobic rotary compost bin, then an exotic invasive plant species removal program.  All three are great opportunities to learn through service.  If you are interested in doing your Eagle project for them, contact Eagle Scout Torry Nergart, Park Ranger at 336-342-6163 or torry.nergart@ncmail.net. 

CENTRAL CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESCUE - ALAMANCE CO.

They have several projects that need to be completed, ie.  a stage needs to be built, cages to be built, and maybe a water feature in the USDA pen.   Contact Rob Vivian  at (336) 516-5972 or  (336) 567-0121

PROVIDENCE GROVE HIGH SCHOOL - CLIMAX

This is a new school and they need picnic tables built for the commons area. Contact Sharon Pendleton at 856-0100 Ext. 104 or spendleton@piedmontoffice.com

GREENSBORO ARBORETUM
(within Lindley Park at Market St. and Starmount Dr.)

Bridge replacement and other projects available.  Contact David Schlosser – 292-2824

CHILD CARE NETWORK
W. Friendly, Greensboro

This is a child care center that works with low income families.  Gets some assistantce from the state.   Would like a gardening area/outside learning area built for kids. Contact Rochelle Talacious - 275-3048 or 292-4411. 

SALVATION ARMY OF HIGH POINT
301 W Green Dr. High Point, NC 27260

The Salvation Army of High Point has several needs, including landscaping, construction and room renovations.  Contact Sara Holland, Emergency Shelter & Shelter Plus Care Director @ 881-5416 or Sara.Holland@uss.salvationarmy.org

CITY OF LEXINGTON

The possible Eagle project involves creating a small public park in the Erlanger Mill community of Lexington.  The scout would work with the city’s Erlanger Commission, a group of volunteers interested in restoring the community, to design the landscaping for the area.  The City of Lexington has at least $2,000 to commit to the scout’s project, and the scout may raise private money or collect in-kind contributions. Contact Cameron Barr, Office of Community Development at 336-248-3900 or cbarr@lexingtonnc.net

CAROLINA HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
2931 Vance St.  Extension, Reidsville

Contact the director, Tracey Holcomb at 336-634-0002 or Cliff Barbee at 336-349-6986. There is a need to provide a small walking path for the residents next to the facility.  The project will probably involve clearing of grass and minimal grading for a path consisting of compacted sand or small gravel keeping in mind the safety of the elderly residents as they walk.

GREENSBORO CHILDRENS MUSEUM

We have recently learned of an opportunity for either troop service projects or possibly Eagle leadership projects through the Greensboro Children’s Museum.  The museum wants to open a one-half acre, edible schoolyard on their property at 220 North Church Street in downtown Greensboro in April of next year. Therefore, these projects would need to be executed in the first three months of 2010.    We invite you to contact Ms. Grant at the museum (336-574-2898 – ext. 301), or visit their Web site for more information about this project. www.gcmuseum.com/programs/EdibleSchoolyard.html

LIFESPAN - HIGH POINT

LifeSpan is an organization that works with developmentally deficient individuals.  This coming season will be the second year that they will be taking on the community gardens project. They are in need of someone preparing and marking off garden spaces.  Contact Diane McRoberts at (336) 883-0111 or dmcroberts@lifespanservices.org