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,s <br />BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS <br />OF THE COLUMBIA BASIN <br />Boys and Girls Club of Kittitas County <br />under the guidance of the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia Basin <br />ExhibitB-FactSheet <br />What is the Boys and Girls Club? <br />Throughout our 160+ year history, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has enabled young people most in need <br />to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 5,000 Club <br />locations serve 3.6 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are <br />located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military <br />families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. None currently exist in <br />Central Washington. <br />Clubs provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development <br />programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Club programs promote academic success, <br />good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. ln a Harris Survey of alumni, 54 percent said the <br />Club saved their lives. National headquarters are in Atlanta. <br />What is the Mission of the Boys and Girls Club of America? <br />Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full <br />potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. <br />Where will the Boys and Girls Club of Kittitas County be held? <br />The first school-based site will be held in the modulars at Kittitas Elementary. The plan is to expand to <br />other school-based sites throughout the county after year one at Kittitas Elementary. <br />How is the Boys and Girls Club of Kittitas County funded? <br />The Club will be supported through grants, county, private and corporate donations. There will also be <br />private events held throughout the year in support of the Boys and Girls Club of Kittitas County. <br />Will the funds raised in the County stay in Kittitas County? <br />Yes. ThefundsraisedinKittitasCountywillstayheretosupporttheBoysandGirlsClubof Kittitas <br />County. <br />Can donations be made at any time of the year? <br />Yes. Donationswill beaccepted anytimeduringtheyear. Donations can be made at Umpqua Bankof <br />Ellensbu rg.