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A Letter From The New BGCMA President And CEO

Our kids need you now more than ever!

Today, youth in Atlanta need their Boys & Girls Club more than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertain and frightening times for the kids and families we serve. They now face greater food insecurity, financial instability, and mental health challenges than ever before, in addition to the stress of social distancing and homeschooling.

With schools closed, thousands of kids in our community are left without a meal or snack to eat. Many kids and teens don’t have access to the technology and homework help they need to keep up at school. Our kids and families are experiencing fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. They are turning to us now more than ever for guidance and hope.

We are answering the call.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta has stepped up to help provide a safety net to families who are counting on us to help them get through this crisis. And we can’t do this without YOU!

Your generous support will immediately ensure Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta can continue critical COVID-19 response work. Together, we will provide immediate and near-term relief efforts such as:

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• Distributing nutritious meals to kids and families

• Providing virtual tutoring and enrichment programs to keep kids on track with schoolwork

• Distributing laptops to teens and assisting them with job, college and scholarship applications

• Continuing our “Youth Development Tips & Tricks” video series giving parents guidance on connecting with and supporting their kids

The good news is that we are determined to do whatever it takes to help kids and teens through these challenging times. But we can only make that happen with your help.

Our kids need us. We need you. Donate Today!

As I assume my new role as President & CEO, I couldn’t have imagined a first month like this one, but as I see my team and our kids in action, I have no doubt we will get through this together and grow stronger along the way. I’m up for this challenge and I hope you will join me.

Thank you so much for your continued support.

Sincerely,

David Jernigan, President & CEO

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