Your generosity removes financial barriers, ensuring every Scout can discover the life-changing impact of the outdoors while developing the character, resilience, and leadership skills to thrive for a lifetime.Â
Thank you for your generosity!
DONATE WITH ZELLE AND AVOID FEES!
Open your banking or Zelle app and send your gift to: friendsoftroop18noho@gmail.com
(Account Name: Friends of Troop 18)
You can also scan the QR code with your phone camera to open your app automatically.
Include your email address in the notes section to receive your tax receipt! Going digital helps us save on postage and put those extra cents right back into Scout adventures.
Prefer sending your donation the traditional way? Please make your check out to Friends of Troop 18 and mail to:
Friends of Troop 18
PO Box 5192
North Hollywood, CA 91616
A tax receipt will be sent to the address on your check. Include your email address with your gift if you’d prefer a digital receipt and help us save a stamp along the way!
Soon you will be able to donate using Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Friends of Troop 18 is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.Â
MULTIPLY YOUR IMPACT!
Many companies match employee donations to 501(c)(3) non-profits, doubling the support for our Scouts.
Check with your HR team or search a matching gift database like Double the Donation to see if your employer participates. If eligible, submit your donation receipt to your company’s portal to complete the match.
100% VOLUNTEER-RUN. MAXIMUM IMPACT.
Nearly every dollar you donate goes straight to Troop 18 and Pack 18 for camperships, gear, and outdoor adventures. With no paid staff, our overhead is less than $600 a year, covering only basic essentials like our P.O. Box, website hosting, email subscription service, and required banking fees.
LOOKING FOR OTHER WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE?
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME & TALENTS
Friends of Troop 18 is run 100% by volunteers—parents, alumni, and community members who believe every Scout deserves equal access to camp, explore, and thrive, regardless of financial means.
If you can't donate financially right now, giving your time and skills is just as impactful!
How You Can Help: Whether you're an expert at fundraising, a wizard at event planning, or simply passionate about removing barriers for our Scouts, we need your voice and skills.
Low Commitment, Easy Access: We meet just once a month over Zoom, making it super easy to jump in and contribute directly from home.
Ready to join the team? Email us at FriendsofTroop18noho@gmail.com with "JOIN!" in the subject line.