The Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County recently received a grant in the amount of $74,000 from the Walmart Foundation to provide youth greater access to summer and after-school programs provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County.
The Boys & Girls Club is committed to increasing its positive impact in Western Benton County by making after-school and summer programs more accessible to children and their families, according to a press release from the organization. These programs enhance the quality of life for both children and their families by not only providing youth access to a safe place, caring adults, and recreational activities, but also allowing parents to work with the peace of mind that their children are being cared for and protected.
The funds donated by the Walmart Foundation significantly offset program fees and give families better accessibility to the Boys & Girls Club's after-school and summer programs, the release stated. These programs, both recreational and educational, fulfill a need for both parents and their children in communities along the Highway 59 Corridor.
"We are honored the Walmart Foundation has chosen to continue its support of the work we do," said Chris Shimer, chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County. "This grant will allow us to continue providing families who need us most access to quality summer and after-school programs."
General News on 05/24/2017