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Why Raise a Kid?
The Club
is making a difference in the community. In 2005 we served 626
children, which equals 64% of all students in the Burns-Hines School
district. But there are still many more children in the community that
need the kind of positive influence and guidance the Club provides. The
club wants to reach out to these youth and their families.
Funds
raised will help quality after school programs such as the Power Hour
homework help program, computer skills training, career exploration,
arts & Crafts, fitness and sports, and character and leadership programs
such as SMART Moves and Youth of the Year.
We Need You!
The cost of providing the Boys& Girls Club experience to one child is
about $350 dollars. You can see what a valuable investment this is when
you compare the cost of incarcerating a youth who went in the wrong
direction - usually $50,000 or more. The Club gives a good return on
investment. Part of our mission is to ensure ALL kids can afford to
become members of the club. Therefore, we keep our membership at $15
per year. Any child who cannot pay this fee, has the option of
scholarship or helping out around the club to earn membership.
Boys & Girls Club of Harney County, founded in 2001, is a non-profit,
privately funded 501(c)(3) organization and depends on private donations
and volunteers to accomplish its mission.
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