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Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
Media Contact:
Keenan L. White
(708) 547-6960
bgcwestcook@gmail.com
The Boys &Girls Club of West Cook
County Receives $1,000 Grant from the Darden Foundation to Advance After School
Program Services
[Bellwood,
IL] – April 27, 2015 – The Boys and
Girls Club of West Cook County, today announced it has been selected by the Darden Foundation in Orlando to receive a $1,000 grant as part of
the Restaurant Community Grants program from the Darden Restaurants
Foundation, the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants. The
annual grants program empowers each of the Olive Garden locations to help award a $1,000 grant
to support local community programs. The donation will support the “Goals
for Graduation” program.
“The Boys &
Girls Club of West Cook County is pleased to receive a $1000 donation towards
or Goals for Graduation program. Goals
for Graduation is a component of Project Learn our comprehensive educational
enhancement strategy. Educational
success and achievement is directly linked to academic goal setting. Goals for Graduation provided structure,
support and encouragement to reach for their highest dreams.”
For additional
information on the Boys & Girls Club of West Cook County please visit
www.bgcwestcook.org.
About The Boys & Girls Club of West Cook County
In 1956, the Boys &Girls Club of West Cook County was founded as the
Boys Club of Bellwood. Like others across the country, our Club started by
local residents and businesses who wanted to establish an organization that
filled emotional, social and physical needs of the boys of the community. In
1992, we officially welcomed girls as members and opened a new gymnasium. To
acknowledge an expansion of services, we changed our named to the Boys &
Girls Club of West Cook County in 2001. Approximately 3,400 school-aged youth
live within 2.4 square miles of the Club. Many need a safe and positive
after-school destination. Without the Boys & Girls Club of West Cook
County, many children and teenagers would not have a constructive, low cost
after-school option.
The Darden Foundation
The Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation is the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants, Inc. The Darden Foundation’s mission is to maintain a spirit of service and community engagement as defining characteristics of Darden’s family of restaurants – Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Eddie V’s and Yard House. Since 1995, the Darden Foundation has awarded more than $71 million in grants to leading nonprofit organizations that align with its mission and community priorities: Recipe for Success®, Preservation of Natural Resources and Good Neighbor grants. Through the Darden Harvest program, Darden Restaurants has also donated more than 77 million pounds of food to hunger relief agencies across the U.S. and Canada. In 2011, the Darden Foundation introduced the Restaurant Community Grants program that is dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations in the hundreds of communities where we live and serve. For more information, please visit www.dardenfoundation.com.
The Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation is the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants, Inc. The Darden Foundation’s mission is to maintain a spirit of service and community engagement as defining characteristics of Darden’s family of restaurants – Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Eddie V’s and Yard House. Since 1995, the Darden Foundation has awarded more than $71 million in grants to leading nonprofit organizations that align with its mission and community priorities: Recipe for Success®, Preservation of Natural Resources and Good Neighbor grants. Through the Darden Harvest program, Darden Restaurants has also donated more than 77 million pounds of food to hunger relief agencies across the U.S. and Canada. In 2011, the Darden Foundation introduced the Restaurant Community Grants program that is dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations in the hundreds of communities where we live and serve. For more information, please visit www.dardenfoundation.com.
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Thursday, May 7, 2015
@BGCWCC promotes healthy living and community engagement.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Keenan L. White
bgcwestcook@gmail.com
708-547-6960
708-547-6960
The Boys and Girls Club of West Cook County Holds Its Annual
Walk-A-Thon; Promoting Healthy Living and Community Engagement
(Bellwood) May 7, 2015 - The Boys &
Girls Club of West Cook County is asking that everyone come out and
help support the kids of West Cook County! Their Annual Walkathon helps
us raise much needed funds to continue offering programs and services to over
400 boys and girls, ages 6-17 in the western Cook County communities. Each
participant is asked to raise pledges or make a donation of $25. Each
participant will receive a t-shirt, food, refreshments and a raffle ticket to
win a prize! Participants who create a team of five or more to be eligible
for fabulous prizes for the highest donations (team & individual). Business sponsorship opportunities are
available. www.bgcwestcook.org/fundraisers
About The Boys & Girls Club of West Cook County
About The Boys & Girls Club of West Cook County
In 1956, the
Boys &Girls Club of West Cook County was founded as the Boys Club of
Bellwood. Like others across the country, our Club started by local residents
and businesses who wanted to establish an organization that filled emotional,
social and physical needs of the boys of the community. In 1992, we officially
welcomed girls as members and opened a new gymnasium. To acknowledge an
expansion of services, we changed our named to the Boys & Girls Club of
West Cook County in 2001. Approximately 3,400 school-aged youth live within 2.4
square miles of the Club. Many need a safe and positive after-school
destination. Without the Boys & Girls Club of West Cook County, many
children and teenagers would not have a constructive, low cost afterschool
option.
For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of West Cook County visit: www.bgcwestcook.org and follow on Twitter (@BGCWCC) and Facebook .
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Family Dollar Register Campaign Supports Your Local Boys & Girls Club
For Immediate
Release
FAMILY DOLLAR TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS A LITTLE BRIGHTER IN THE WEST COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY
In-store giving campaign to provide funds Boys &Girls Club of West Cook County
Bellwood (November 4, 2014) – Every year,
nearly 4 million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs. To
celebrate these extraordinary efforts, Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO)
announced that it is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) with
a four-week program called, “Open the Door for America’s Kids.” Beginning Nov. 1, Family Dollar customers in Bellwood can make a monetary contribution at checkout
to be donated to the West Cook County BOYS & GIRLS
CLUBS this holiday season.
“After learning how many children are served by
Boys & Girls Clubs across the country each year, we knew we wanted to lend
a hand,” said Howard Levine, Chairman and CEO of Family Dollar. “We are
thrilled to be teaming up with such an incredible organization, and I know that
together, we can help provide a happier holiday season to many children and families
across the country.”
“The support of Family Dollar and the proceeds from this campaign will help us continue to make an impact on the youth in communities and the children who need us most."- Keenan L.White, Chief Professional Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of West Cook County
Campaign facts:
·
Family Dollar stores invite customers to give $1 at the register during
the month of November to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America
·
100% of proceeds raised at each store will benefit Boys & Girls
Clubs of America
·
Every $1 donation helps provide 20 minutes of after-school programming
for a Club youth
·
$15 helps keep a kid safe after school
today
About Family Dollar
For more than 54 years, Family Dollar has been providing
value and convenience to customers in easy-to-shop neighborhood locations. Family Dollar’s mix of name brands, and
quality, private brand merchandise appeals to shoppers in more than 8,200
stores in rural and urban settings across 46 states. Helping families save on
the items they need with everyday low prices creates a strong bond with
customers who refer to their neighborhood store as “my Family Dollar.” Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, just
outside of Charlotte, Family Dollar is a Fortune 300, publicly held company
with common stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDO.
For more information, please visit www.familydollar.com.
Contact:
Chief Professional Officer
708-547-6960
bgcwestcook@gmail.com
www.bgcwestcook.org
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
24th Annual Community 5K Walk-A-Thon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Keenan L. White
bgcwestcook@gmail.com708-547-6960
The Boys and Girls Club of West Cook County Holds Its Annual Walk-A-Thon; Promoting Healthy Living and Community Engagement
Business sponsorship opportunities are available. www.bgcwestcook.org/fundraisers
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