Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley students at the Mesa Arts Academy will start the 2021-2022 school year in style with new standing school desks by Vari, a workspace innovation company. The Vari standing school desks are designed to encourage and allow students to move during class.
The five Valley students selected as Bank of America’s Student Leaders have started their paid summer internship experience of workforce skills, leadership, and civic engagement with local nonprofit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley. This year, students are earning $17 per hour and have the option to voluntarily participate in in-person activities as part of the internship.
Boys & Girls of the Valley was announced as one of eight local companies to receive an IMPACT Award at the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s 34th Annual IMPACT Awards. The IMPACT Awards honor the accomplishments of small and large Valley businesses and the positive influence they have on the community and economy.
Governor Doug Ducey today announced Arizona is distributing $26.5 million to support Summer learning programs, reach struggling students, enhance student achievement and expand tutoring opportunities. “Our teachers, students and families have worked hard to stay on track and ensure Arizona kids have all the support they need,” said Governor Ducey.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s Grant Woods Branch will be hosting a four-week soccer program that includes practices and games for players grades K-8 starting on Monday, February 22. Leading these practice sessions and games will be Officers from the Mesa Police Department who have attended a U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching License course hosted by the Arizona Soccer Association.
For thousands of Arizona families, the holiday season this year is going to be a challenge after losing a loved one to the coronavirus. But some in the Valley are already in the spirit of giving and are stepping up to bring some holiday cheer to those who need it most. “He passed away on July 1st,” Sandra Barron said. It’s been four months since Sandra Barron’s husband died from the coronavirus and four months since her three boys lost their father.
