County grants ARPA funds to upgrade Council camp kitchen (PA)

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"We needed to upgrade one of our ovens," said Susquehanna Council SE Dennis Dugan. "There was an opportunity to use matching funds received from other foundations combined with the $20,000 from Union County to purchase a $38,800 Combination Oven. It can do many things: bake, broil, and air fry, which allowed us to remove our deep fryer, making our food healthier for the young scouts and the leaders we serve. It also could be used to keep food warm if there was a delay in scouts getting to meals on time."

"The committed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will be used to enhance the Camp Karoondinha experience as well as improve overall operations now and in the future," said Commissioner Chair Jeff  Reber. "Identifying projects like this one that embodied a long-term benefit to the community was a primary goal of the allocation process. With one purchase, the camp replaced several outdated, and/or unable to be repaired appliances, while producing healthier food options and lowering utility and maintenance costs. It is a much needed upgrade to the camp that serves thousands of meals each year and I am thrilled that we can support the Boy Scouts in this effort."

In addition to the Susquehanna Council, the local Girl Scouts use the camp for one week during the summer and the Mifflinburg-based Camp Koala hosts a weekend for youth who have suffered the loss of a loved one.

Union County has received $9 million of the $6.15 billion federal funds allocated to Pennsylvania. Since Oct, 2022 the county has awarded approximately $8 million to 26 local municipalities, organizations and projects; $905,000 remains.

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https://www.dailyitem.com/news/boy-scouts-upgrade-kitchen-with-arpa-funds-from-union-county/article_63d8cb6c-88b8-11ee-be67-9b7bbf66b69d.html

Edited November 22, 2023 by RememberSchiff