Community Involvement
Boy Scouts of America
For almost 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.
The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to
- Try new things.
- Provide service to others.
- Build self-confidence.
- Reinforce ethical standards.
While various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, Scouting goes beyond that and encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community.
Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as individuals. It is communicated to them that those in the Scouting family care about what happens to them, regardless of whether a game is won or lost.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Scouting promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made.
Bug Bam is proud to have been the Official Bug Repellent Sponsor of the 100th Anniversary Boy Scouts National Jamboree.
Circle V Ranch
The Circle V Ranch, owned and operated by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles, is a multifaceted camp whose mission is to serve impoverished and “at risk” children, youth and families from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties by providing innovative and enriching outdoor experiences that build self esteem and expand knowledge and appreciation of others, nature and God.
The Circle V Ranch is open to people of all beliefs. Bug Bam is a committee member and contributor of product and services to the annual Camper x Camper conference.
Every year in Hollywood, top celebrities lend their time & talent by hitting the catwalk for charity, raising funds and awareness for National Animal Rescue. Jamie Foxx, Nicole Richie, Melissa Rivers and Bridget Marquardt are a few of the animal loving celebrities who have hosted this fashion show which fuses the worlds of fashion and entertainment into one unforgettable evening.
Between 6-8 million dogs & cats enter shelters each year. Proceeds from Celebrity Catwalk go directly to non-profit organizations who work tirelessly to put a dent in those staggering statistics.
With the help of today’s hottest designers, stars from film and television participate as celebrity models in this highly anticipated fashion & lifestyle event. The media has also taken notice and Celebrity Catwalk has been covered by Extra! And Entertainment Tonight.
Through the last 20 years, Scientology Volunteer Ministers have provided emergency service at 126 worst-case disaster sites.
Today, they are among the most recognized independent relief organizations in the free world.
Bug Bam is proud to have donated a significant quantity of product to protect volunteer workers in the Haiti relief efforts through SVM.
The Spina Bifida Association of Greater Kansas City is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to serving families facing the challenges of living with Spina Bifida. Our mission is to offer educational programs and social interaction opportunities as well as offering financial assistance to those families as they purchase necessary medical equipment and supplies such as wheelchairs, leg braces, walkers and crutches. There are approximately 30 to 35 children in the metro area that we serve at this time. Bug Bam proudly donates product for the yearly SPKC Fishing Day.
Life begins at 55, at least it does for more than 600 Veterans competing in this national event, the premier senior adaptive rehabilitation program in the United States. It is the only national multi-event sports and recreational seniors’ competition program designed to improve the quality of life for all older Veterans, including those with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. It is one of the most progressive and adaptive rehabilitative senior sports programs in the world, offering 14 different sports and recreational activities. Bug Bam has donated product for volunteers and athletes since 2005.
Lighthouse Medical Missions
In 1998 the first Lighthouse team went to The Gambia, Western Africa. The needs of the people were clear immediately, but their warmth and appreciation were evident as well. This made an impact on our hearts and our relationships with the African people has kept us coming back.
Since then, Lighthouse Medical Missions, working with the Door Christian Fellowship in Africa, has organized medical missions to Sierra Leone, Liberia, Burundi, The Democratic Republic of the Congo and The Gambia. We have also built churches, schools, constructed water projects and dug wells.
The vision of Lighthouse Medical Missions is to bring the love of God to the sick and dying in the poorer nations of the world. Our teams consist of volunteers who freely give of their time and finances to reach the forgotten and neglected with the truth of the Gospel through medicine.
Bug Bam is proud to be a supporter of the 2010 Walk to Africa and 2011 Walk to Africa events in Santa Monica, CA.
