accomplishments

Major Accomplishments in FY08

star Ramon Reyes, our executive director, was awarded the Northeast Region Executive of the Year Award.  This prestigious award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the organization and its mission.
star The Club provided over $73,000 in membership and summer day camp scholarships - an increase of 50% over last year.
star Over 500 Club members participated in the winter basketball program.
star In September the Club opened the Tween Room.  A dedicated space designed specifically for our 6th to 8th graders.  The room provides a fun and safe place they can go for everything from academic support and career guidance, to sports, the arts, and technology.
star A record-breaking 1,000 parents and kids took part in this year’s Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids event.
star The Club’s 42nd Annual Clothing Sale was a tremendous success raising over $122,000.
star The Club was awarded the Northeast Regional Vision for Unity Award representing outstanding diversity in the workplace from Boys & Girls Club of America.
star The Club was awarded the national bronze Youth for Unity Award from Boys & Girls Club of America for its multicultural talent show and exhibition.
star Two Club members, 8 year old Laura Betancort and 10 year old Valerie Jimenez, were published in Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s first Diversity Book called “Making One Good World: Kids Write About Diversity."
star Club Member Edie Garcia, was selected to represent the Club as Youth of the Year and also was the recipient of an $8,000 college scholarship.
star More than 200 volunteers contributed their time, talent and efforts as Board members, on special event committees, clothing sale volunteers, coaches, mentors and instructors. We are extremely grateful to all of you for your service to the children of our community.
star The Club received the Better Business Bureau's "Charity Seal of Approval" for meeting 20 standards for charity accountability.