Our Mission:
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most,
to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Club kids enjoy an afternoon at the Rathbone!
On Tuesday, December 27, a group of Boys & Girls Club members got to spend the afternoon with the residents at the Rathbone Retirement Community. This has been an ongoing activity, and the kids love spending time with the residents.
The kids had the opportunity to join the residents in doing some of their regular exercises and then they sang a bunch of Christmas carols. And of course, a visit to the Rathbone would not be complete without a yummy treat! The kids got to enjoy fresh baked brownies and milk with their friends at Rathbone.
This is just another example of how the members of the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville enjoy giving back to the community, meeting new friends and enjoying the total Club experience!
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America releases new PSA!
A new public service announcement, directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard with the support of producer Brian Grazer and Imagine Entertainment, dramatically illustrates the impact of the Boys & Girls Club Experience in transforming the lives of young people.
Debuting on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, the video features 21 notable Boys & Girls Club alumni including national co-spokespersons Denzel Washington and Jennifer Lopez, along with Ashanti, General Wesley Clark, Misty Copeland, John Paul DeJoria, Cuba Gooding Jr., Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mario Lopez, Ne-Yo, Edward James Olmos, Lucille O'Neal, Shaquille O'Neal, Smokey Robinson, CC Sabathia, Martin Sheen, Courtney B. Vance, Kerry Washington and Shaun White. BGCA's 2010 National Youth of the Year Mona Dixon rounded out the cast. The music heard in the announcement features Beyonce and was written by Diane Warren.
The PSA, titled "Great Futures Start Here," was created to draw awareness about the critical issues -- high school dropout rate, childhood obesity, youth violence -- that puts millions of America's kids, and the nation's future, at risk.
Kids in every community deserve a chance at a great future. Boys & Girls Clubs provide high-impact, affordable programs, and caring adult mentorship to give kids an opportunity to learn and grow. Every day, Clubs around the world emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
Shop at Schnucks and Support the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville
You can support the Club simply by continuing to shop at Schnucks! The next time you are at Schnucks, go to the Customer Service counter and pick your Schnucks eScrip Customer Care Card. Call the toll-free number on the back of the card or go online to register your card. Be sure to designate the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville!
Once you have your card registered, make sure you scan your card every time you check out. Schnucks and eScrip will donate a percentage of your total monthly spending to the Club! It really is that easy!
Call us or email if you have questions about this program. Thank you for your support!
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The Boys & Girls Club of Evansville believes every child deserves to live a life filled with hope and opportunity. We provide a safe and fun environment for the young people of our community to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We achieve this by providing comprehensive educational and recreational programming.
Here is just part of what makes us so special:
1. Dedicated Youth Facility - our main facilities are designed specifically to serve youth.
2. Open Daily - we are open every day after school and during the summer. We are also open on many of the holidays when school is not in session.
3. Professional Staff - the staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville are trained professionals who are positive role models for the members.
4. Affordable/Available to All Youth - we reach out to kids of all races, religions and ethnic cultures who cannot afford other programs or lack access to them. Membership dues are low, only $10 per year, although it costs BGCE over $350 per year to provide programming for one child.
