IL - CEO of Moose International resigns; SNAP pushes for action
Days after a victim came forward to report the abuse he suffered at the hands of Bill Airey, the Moose International CEO has finally stepped down from his position.
We are grateful to Jason Peck for coming forward and going public about his abuse. Thanks to Jason, kids across the country are safer and those who were abused by Airey or any other Moose official will be able to seek justice.
Now that Airey is no longer leading Moose, it is up to other officials to do everything in their power to determine if any other kids have been abused within their organization, whether at an individual lodge or at the large Moose-run school in Mooseheart, IL. We are disappointed that these officials delayed so long in removing Airey from his position, but they now have to chance to do the right thing by aggressively seeking out other victims of abuse. We urge Moose officials to take these steps today.
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Additional statement by David Clohessy
We're glad Airey has stepped down but he should have been suspended. Moose officials should use this opportunity to urge anyone with information about the accusations against him to call police. It's irresponsible for them to pretend their CEO isn't facing serious allegations and that Airey's resignation is some routine matter.
Winter Appeal 2023
To our friends,
2023 has been a long year with many ups and downs for us all. As we close out the year, we at SNAP hope that you are feeling like you are on your way to being healthy, fulfilled, and happy. This past year has brought both successes and challenges. Thanks to the support you have shown in the past, we’ve been able to celebrate the good days and weather the stormy ones. Now, we are once again asking for your support as we work to support survivors new and old as we ‘Move SNAP Forward.’
At SNAP we are proud to have hosted a very well-attended conference in August 2023. This event allowed us to gather friends, survivors, advocates, and allies for a weekend of camaraderie and connection. We were so happy to be able to welcome many first-time attendees to gather in person and are already looking forward to the next conference.
To strengthen our movement for justice, healing, and prevention, SNAP will be expanding our peer support and providing more volunteer opportunities in the coming year. Through this great work, we are ensuring survivor voices are represented as we work for significant change that will benefit children and survivors.
Right now, survivors worldwide are getting the help they need from SNAP, and more and more reach out to us daily, but we need your help to keep those programs going and get our volunteers the training they need to thrive.
Your tax-deductible gift to SNAP can help offset the cost of our important mission. If you are not in a position to contribute, you can still support us by sharing this letter with those who can. As we continue to fight for survivors across the globe, your donation or sharing the great work SNAP does will help us continue our work to protect the vulnerable, heal the wounded, and prevent abuse.
Your donation ensures SNAP will be there for those who need us more than ever!
Warmly,
Michael W. McDonnell, C.P.S.
Interim Executive Director