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Huron Club
Shows New Face |
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Thanks to
the
generosity
of Westside
growers,
farmers and
ranchers,
more than
$70,000 was
raised for
improvements
at the Huron
and
Firebaugh
Clubs. On
Wednesday,
September
28th, an
Open House
at Huron
showcased
the changes:
new
computers,
printers,
TV's,
furniture,
books,
shelves, art
supplies and
games. In
addition,
the Unit
Director's
hours were
increased
and a part
time staff
person was
added to
reach out to
high school
girls. Our
thanks to
the Westside
leaders.
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Kid's Connection
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The brand new
Reedley Club
received a boost
with a $34,500
grant from
Kaiser
Permanente. More
than 200 people
attended the
kickoff event at
the Reedley
Community Center
September 20th.
Kid's Connection
is an effort to
bring senior
adults and youth
together to
focus on healthy
activities and
nutrition
programs.
Physical
activities,
healthy snacks,
and cooking
classes will be
offered at the
Reedley Club.
The Seniors will
become mentors
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Comcast
Youth
Summit &
Expo
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Six youth
and three
staff
participated
in a Comcast
Youth Tech
Summit on
September
24th. The
purpose of
the summit
was to share
best
practices on
connecting
youth and
adults
through
technology.
Focus was on
issues like
cyber-bullying,
and
community
involvement.
Youth from
the Fresno
Clubs
demonstrated
computer
software
created
through
Digital
Connectors.
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15th Annual
Stepping Out for
Kids Gala a
Great Success |
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More than
$125,000 was
raised through
this year's
event, held
September 10th.
Proceeds from
this event
directly benefit
disadvantaged
children and
teens served by
the Boys & Girls
Clubs. Thanks to
all of you for
investing in the
children of our
community.
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Coats For Kids
Drive |
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Again this year
the Clubs are
organizing a
collection of
coats, sweaters,
hoodies, and
hats for our
Club kids. You
can organize a
collection drive
at your office
or bring your
coats to one of
our collection
centers. The
dates of the
drive are
October 15th
through December
15th. The coats
will be given
away December
20th. |
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Donate Now |
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Thank you for
your support of
the Boys & Girls
Clubs. You can
donate online by
visiting our
website,www.bgclubfc.org.
Thank you. |
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