Boys and Girls Club to Honor Somerville Partners at 2017 Inspiration Celebration

8th Annual Inspiration Celebration Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs in Medford and Somerville to be Held April 5, 2017

Somerville, MA – The 2017 Inspiration Celebration benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Medford and Somerville will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm at the Center for Arts at the Armory at 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. Tickets are $75 per person and are still available for purchase online at www.bgcms.org or by calling our offices at (781) 391-5958.

The 8th Annual Inspiration Celebration will recognize the individuals and groups who embody the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs - to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as caring, productive and responsible citizens. The Clubs serve the youth most in need; over 85% of Club members are from low-income households. Membership dues are no more than $30 per child, per year, for any child who wants to attend.

The 2017 Inspiration Award Winners are:

Somerville Community Partner of the Year

The Somerville Public Schools/The Arthur D. Healey School

Somerville Volunteer of the Year

Holly Broussard

Medford Community Partner of the Year

The Friends of Chevalier Auditorium and Gene Mack Gym

Medford Volunteer of the Year

Andrew Brodsky

Administrative Volunteer of the Year

Kathie Bevis

Medford and Somerville Youth of the Year Winners to be Announced Later in March

The event is a cocktail party with live music and food by Salvatore’s Medford Square. There will be two raffles and a silent auction featuring New England team sports tickets, restaurant gift certificates, a Disney Orlando vacation, and more.

The 2017 Inspiration Celebration is generously sponsored by: (as of 3/15/2017)

Premier Sponsors

Millennium Maintenance and Sweeping
Velir

Signature Sponsors

Steven Clancy
Steven and Renee D’Agati
PwC
Sentry Auto Group

Select Sponsors

Century Bank

Champion Sponsors

Brookline Bank
Eastern Bank
Friends of Chevalier Auditorium and Gene Mack Gym
Wessling Architects

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Medford and Somerville (formerly the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middlesex County) provides safe and positive spaces and programs for over 350 youth aged 6-18 after school and during the summer each year. Our daily programs in Education, Career Exploration, Healthy Lifestyles, The Arts, Leadership and Sports and Recreation, create new opportunities, experiences and help develop lasting, positive friendships. More information at www.bgcms.org or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BGCMedfordandSomerville