Taco Bell Foundation Donates $30,800 to Boys & Girls Club of the Valley – Yuma Branch

Yuma, AZ – August 27, 2024 – The Taco Bell Foundation is proud to announce a donation of $30,800 to Boys & Girls Club of the Valley’s Yuma Branch. This generous contribution underscores Taco Bell Foundation’s ongoing commitment to empowering youth and supporting local communities.

To commemorate this donation, a special check presentation ceremony will be held at the Boys & Girls Club in Yuma, AZ, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, beginning at 3:30 PM. The event will feature a variety of activities for the club members, as well as a delicious spread of tacos and burritos provided by Taco Bell.

“We are thrilled to support Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and the amazing work they do to provide a safe and enriching environment for the youth in Yuma,” said Velen Bonillas​​​​ – Area Coach. “This donation will help further their mission of inspiring and enabling young people to reach their full potential.”

Members of the media and the community are invited to join us for this celebration of community partnership and youth empowerment.

Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
  • Time: 3:30 PM
  • Location: Boys & Girls Club of the Valley – Yuma Branch
  • Address: 1100 S 13th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

For more information, please contact:
Matt Simpson – 602-489-1456

About the Taco Bell Foundation:
The Taco Bell Foundation is committed to investing in the potential of America’s youth. Since its inception, the Foundation has supported thousands of students and organizations that work to inspire and enable the next generation of leaders.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley:
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley offers affordable after-school and summer programs for 12,000+ young people in grades K-12. In 30+ Clubs across Arizona, BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people.  For more than 75 years, BGCAZ has been creating equity and opportunity for youth through academic, social, and workforce opportunities. We help young people make healthy decisions and focus on social and emotional development to build resilient young adults. Most importantly, we work to develop strong character and leadership skills by creating positive connections to caring adults and their community. For more information: visit www.bgcaz.org and @BGCArizona on social channels.

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