The Investors Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County. The grant will support the organization’s Extended Learning Day programs.
The Boys & Girls Club offers tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs in five core program areas: Character and Leadership Development; Education and Career Development; Health and Life Skills; the Arts; and Sports, Fitness and Recreation.
“Our after-school programs are designed to help youths make positive choices, advance to the next grade level on time, stay on track to graduate from high school, and explore career pathways,” explained David E. Anderson, executive director of Boys & Girls Club.
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Founded in 1937, the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County provides recreational activities, educational enhancement, and career preparation for children and teens. Over the past 10 years, the Club has grown tremendously, serving 2,300 youths annually and more than 1,000 youths daily.
“The Investors Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that enrich the many diverse neighborhoods served by Investors Bank,” said Kevin Cummings, president and CEO of Investors Bank and a member of the Foundation’s board. “We applaud the Boys & Girls Club’s outstanding efforts in behalf of young people in our community.”
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“The Boys & Girls Club provides the children of working parents with a safe place to go, homework help, and recreation. The generous support from the Investors Foundation helps us to continue our effort in creating a supportive environment for these youths,” said Anderson.
Those interested in learning more about the Boys & Girls Club can visit www.bgcmercer.org.
