The health, safety and well-being of our community is our top priority. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we made the difficult decision to cancel our Kentucky Derby Gala fundraiser in May. This event raises $140,000 annually to our support summer program. Instead, we will have a non-event so that we can deliver our promise to provide fun and healthy programs for our kids this summer. Summer is already a vulnerable time of year for kids and families in our community, many of whom depend on the support provided by schools throughout the academic year. We expect this summer to be especially challenging for families who were already struggling. The summer program will be vital to kids. Along with the meals and structured programs we will offer educational support to help supplement any skills that may have been lost during this period of school closures. We will continue to rely on our community for the critical support necessary for this year's summer program. At a minimum we would love for you to contribute what you may have spent if you were attending the Kentucky Derby this year. Ticket price was $100 which would provide meals for 1 week for a Club member.
One aspect of the event that we will be able to continue is the auction which will be online from June 10th through June 19th. Thank you for your understanding and support.
One aspect of the event that we will be able to continue is the auction which will be online from June 10th through June 19th. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Please join us in supporting the Boys & Girls club summer program
We continue to support the many successes of our Early Promise program, a range of educational components that encourage engagement in learning at an early age and ongoing support to ensure that our Club members stay on track through the phases of their academic life. It is our goal to provide fun and healthy programs, including caring mentors and dedicated educators to assure these kids focus on positive influences and continue their summer learning.
The Boys & girls club of burlington
- In 2019, we provided 1,200 children with a safe place to spend out-of-school hours.
- We served 25,515 hot dinners and 30,500 snacks.
- 40 of our Club alumni are enrolled in college degree programs, and 10 are college graduates since 2009.
- 100 Club members are in the Early Promise pipeline.
- Our Club members rank their experience higher than national averages in: Overall Experience, Sense of Belonging, Emotional Safety, Fun, and Adult Connections.
