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What

Project Needs and Beneficiaries

Of the more than 1 million people displaced by Hurricane Katrina, some 300,000 are children. After the storm, Boys & Girls Club moved quickly to assist children who were forced from their homes. We provide a safe place for kids to recover from the traumatic events, a place to learn, play and make new friends. Currently, there are about 500 displaced kids participating in the programs that will run throughout this school year and next summer.

Activities

Boys & Girls Club provides after school programs at Scotlandville Middle School and weekend activities at FEMA trailer parks. We are working with other local agencies to assist in the recovery of children and families affected by the storm.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $8,624
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $131,021
Total Funding Goal: $139,645

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Why

Potential Long Term Impact

Boys & Girls Club is committed to our mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Project Message

Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place for children to learn and grow, positive relationships with caring adults, life-enhancing programs and, most importantly, hope and support.
- Pat R. Van Burkleo, Executive Director

Who

Where

Country

This project is located in United States and can also be found under Education.

For more information about United States, read the Human Development Report on United States or the Wikipedia entry for United States.

When

Last Updated

This project was last updated on April 09, 2007.

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on December 02, 2005.

Latest Update from the Field

Updates from Baton Rouge

By Brooke Wood - Development Director, Boys and Girls Club, April 09, 2007 05:39 PM

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge has been very busy improving the lives of children in our community. This past summer, we operated nine summer enrichment sites serving more than 500 youth from 1st to 9th grade. Studies show that without enrichment during the summer months, students experience summer learning loss. Math, Science, and Reading were the main focus; however, we did incorporate arts and other life lessons into their learning experience. For example, dance, visual arts, drama classes, nutrition classes, fire/home safety, and abstinence classes, just to name a few.

On January 8, 2007 we created a new site in St. Helena Parish. The Club is providing an after school program at the elementary, middle and high school. We are happy to be serving the children of St. Helena.

The Boys & Girls Club recently celebrated the donation of a brand new bus at a ribbon cutting ceremony. The custom designed bus features photos of local Club Members and Baton Rouge landmarks. This bus will provide safe transportation to and from Club activities.

Another great achievement for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge, our Executive Director, Pat Van Burkleo, received the prestigious John W. Barton, Sr. Excellence in Nonprofit Management award. This award recognizes individuals for their excellence of service to the charitable, non-profit sector in the Baton Rouge area.

Three pictures are below and more will be added to the photo gallery!


Attachments:

• Boys and Girls Club students
• BGC Bus Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• New site at St. Helena

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