This season, we are focused on SIMPLE. Everything from work-from-home to school, to holidays, has gotten more complicated this year. It’s brought clarity and focus to our interactions.
In the Clubs, we’ve gotten back to SIMPLE. Supporting kids is simple. Helping essential workers during a pandemic is simple. That’s not to say it’s easy – it’s not. Distance learning, extended hours, intensive cleaning schedules are hard but we know that our mission during this time is clear – help those who need us most.
It’s thanks to YOU that we can serve more than 1,000 youth every day. Our numbers and the need is growing. We’ve been stretched to the limit – operating at 250% of our regular hours over the past 8 months. More than ever, we need your support. Supporting kids is Simple.
Thanks to great community partners, we have so many ways for you to support the Club this holiday season and enjoy some great local programs and companies.
Shout Outs
Special thanks to Albertsons Companies customers and their Foundation! BGCAZ was thrilled to receive over $16,000 from its recent Nourishing Neighbors Breakfast for Kids fundraiser to fight childhood hunger. The grant will help our Clubs provide thousands of nutritious meals to kids in need in our community.
The Great Futures Golf Tournament was a great success thanks to so many who joined us for a day of golf at the Wigwam. With your support, we raised $50,000 for our youth and our Priority Outcomes. Special thanks to our sponsors – BMO Harris Bank, Charles Schwab, Wild Horse Pass Development Authority, Amerisure Insurance, AZ Precision Security, PNC, Clear Title, A & C Properties, and Backpack Wine. Click here to see the awards ceremony and photos of the day!
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley offers affordable after-school and summer programs for 16,000+ young people in grades K-12. We provide award-winning programs designed to change the lives of youth across the Valley. For over 70 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.
Boys & Girls Clubs employs a Formula for Impact on how the organization impacts the life of a child. Our programs are organized around four Priority Outcomes: Academic Success; Good Character & Leadership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Career Pathways & Workforce Readiness. For more information: visit www.bgcaz.org and @BGCArizona on social channels.
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