Mission Statement:
To inspire & enable all youth ages 6 through high school graduation to realize their full potential as productive, responsible & caring citizens through the development of a positive self-image & self-reliance.
Objective:
To give every child access to a safe, nurturing educational environment that positively impacts their lives.
How do I know this program is needed?
Pacific County is challenged with dwindling resources and growing poverty, creating critical hardship for area youth:
- 58% of the children are eligible for reduced-price school lunches.
- WA State Family Council research assigned Pacific County a ranking of SEVERE as the state’s highest risk for children and youth.
- Pacific County ranks two times the state average for instances of child abuse and neglect.
- The Healthy Youth Survey show portions of Pacific County have twice the state average of hospitalized domestic violence victims, exceptionally high infant mortality rates, very high drug/alcohol use, suicide ideation, school apathy and overweight teens.
What does Boys & Girls Club Provide?
Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach Peninsula serves 200+ children and youth of Pacific County. The program started November 14, 2008 and offers fun, safe, and educational after school activities for children and youth ages 6 through high school graduation.
How do I know this program works?
The 2007 B&GC Alumni Survey reports the following impacts of Boys and Girls Club on their lives: 61% became more committed to their education, 85% report learning right from wrong, 82% report increased self confidence, with over 90% report overall satisfaction with adult life & it was one of the best things of their lives. Most important of all 60% reported B&G Club was the only safe place to go for them. 57% say the Club saved their life!
How much does it cost?
Long Beach Peninsula Boys and Girls Club annual budget is $240,000.
How can I help?
Your Boys and Girls Club will serve our youth with the generous support of our caring community. We have an ongoing pledge campaign. To sign up and make a one time donation or a monthly commitment, please go to:
https://secure.etransfer.com/BoysGirlsClubLBP/donate.cfm
or call 642-8668 and ask for a commitment card to be mailed to you.
Checks can be mailed to:BGCLBP, P.O. Box 1172, Long Beach, WA 98631
For more information, call 360-642-8668 or search this site.
The Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Penninsula is a registered 501C3 organization.
Board of Directors
| Eric Cummins, President of the Board
Exec Director, Willapa Behavioral Center
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| Penny Treat, Board Member
Business Owner, Treat and Treat Design |
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| Tiffany Turner, Board Member
Business Owner, Inn at Discovery Coast and |
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| DeeDee Eaton, Board Member
One Pacific Coast Bank, VP Operations & Branch Manager
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| Jason Derrey, Board Member
Firefighter/Paramedic Business Owner |
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| Jena Ross, Board Member
Enterprise Cascadia
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Casey Harrell, Board Member Business owner/Pharmacist, Peninsula Pharmacies
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| Mary Goelz, Board Member, Past President
Director of Pacific County Public Health & Human Services
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