Millburn Teen's Scout Project Protects Homeless From Coronavirus

MILLBURN, NJ — An Eagle Scout project undertaken by teen Lucas Davis of Millburn — meant to protect people during the coronavirus pandemic — shows that public service projects done through scouting are just as important as ever, says Scouting Magazine in a piece this week.

Lucas built mobile screens and a plastic door shield to prevent the spread of the virus at a homelessness nonprofit, the magazine notes.

"You could see the pandemic as a dark cloud over your best Eagle Scout service project ideas," says the piece. "Or you could follow the lead of Lucas Davis and see this pandemic as a chance to help the less fortunate weather the storm."

Lucas routinely volunteers at the Elizabeth Coalition through his church. The Coalition fights poverty and homelessness in Union County.

Eagle Scout is the highest rank among the Boy Scouts of America. There are a number of requirements to achieve the rank, listed here.

In the piece, Lucas is quoted as saying, "An Eagle Scout project is supposed to mean something to you — not just another service project but helping a place that leaves you feeling like you have made a real difference.”

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