The Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County received a two-year grant totaling $55,000 from the United Way of Northwest Arkansas as part of the their Children Living in Poverty Initiative.
"Working with local nonprofit organizations like the Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County and making strategic investments at critical points in a child's life, the United Way expects to propel a child along a path of prosperity that ultimately lifts a child permanently out of poverty," said Kim Aaron, president of United Way of Northwest Arkansas.
The Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County will use the funds for the Decatur extension to implement after-school, summer and athletic programs for children in the Decatur area.
"We are honored that the United Way chose our organization to receive this funding which will allow us to continue to help children and families who need us most," said Chris Shimer, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County. "I would also like to thank Jeff Gravette, Decatur Superintendent and the Decatur School district who partner with us to bring these much needed services to the Decatur community."
General News on 06/21/2017