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There are many weekly activities and special events for kids at our
Club locations, Please call each Club individually
to find out what's happening.
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NBA Athlete Gives Back; Quincy Pondexter Visits Fresno Kids |
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FRESNO, Calif. (KMPH) -
He's a rookie for the New Orleans Hornets. Before that though,
he was a San Joaquin Memorial basketball star.
This weekend, Quincy Pondexter returned to his roots in Fresno
to give back to his hometown. (Read
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Thanks Greater Optimists Club of Fresno County
for your generous donation of $20,000.
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The 2010 Macy’s Thanks for Sharing Program was a
magnificent success in allowing us to expand our education and
mentoring programs. Thank You to MACY’S for helping us raise
over $18,000 for our 18 local Boys & Girls Clubs! The funds will
support our Money Matters, Make it Count, and Power Hour
programs for our Boys & Girls Clubs' members.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America is pleased to
announce that El Dorado Boys & Girls Club’s “El Dorado Torch
Club” has been awarded a $500 start-up grant. We would like to
take the opportunity to thank Staples Foundation for supporting
the program aspirations and making a difference in our Boys &
Girls Clubs of Fresno County.
http://www.staplesfoundation.org/
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“Wear It, Rock It, Give It Campaign”
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Our teenage Girls often are excited to
participate at their high school prom; however it can become
discouraging without the financial means. We would like to thank
J.C. Penney’s for donating dresses to our girls at the Boys &
Girls Club of Fresno during their “Wear It, Rock It, Give It
Campaign” this past spring. This campaign made it possible for
our girls to shine at their 2011 prom.
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Kohl's Care |
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http://www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/Community01.htm
Thanks to the Kohl’s Cares program our Boys & Girls Club of
Huron received a generous amount of school supplies along with
a $500 gift! THANK YOU to KOHL’S Cares program and Housing
Authority of Fresno, for giving and supporting our kids with the
tools they need to have a successful school year.
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Ft. Washington Senior Invitational Golf
Tournament
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Great News! We have been chosen as the 2011
beneficiary to the Ft. Washington Senior Invitational Golf
Tournament taking place OCT. 6th & 7th. A great applause to the
Seniors of Ft. Washington Country Club, for designating us again
this year! For registration information or sponsorship opportunities
please contact Thomas Nast at
(559) 233-4330 or e-mail tnast485@hotmail.com.http://fortwashingtoncc.org/
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Jr. Giants: End of the Season Party
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THANK YOU to The Optimist Club of Greater Fresno
for hosting our Jr. Giants: End
Of The Season Party! The youth cooled off in the
waterslide, jumped joyfully in the bounce house, and enjoyed the
delicious food that was provided. Without your help this event
would not have been such a great success!
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15th Annual Stepping Out For Kids Gala
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Anticipation is building as we prepare for our
15th Annual Stepping Out for Kids Gala & Auction to take place
Saturday, Sept 10th, 2011 at Sierra and Racquet Sports Club. Our
exciting theme this year is: “There’s No Place Like Home, An
Elegant Evening In OZ”. Tickets to this black-tie event are only
$175 per person, which gives you a chance to bid for one of our
amazing auctions! If you would like to donate an auction item,
as well as sponsor or volunteer for this great event, please
contact Sandra Chaney at (559) 266-3117 or e-mail to schaney@bgclubfc.org.
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CA Bankers' Collaborative donates $164,000
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CA Bankers' Collaborative donates $164,000 to the Boys & Girls
Clubs of Fresno County. The grant will be used to fund the Money
Matters program for 5 Boys & Girls Clubs. The grant will educate
250 youth basic financial literacy.
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The Search is On for All Boys & Girls Clubs Alumni Since 1949 the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County has been serving boys and girls in our community. Our organization started with one Club in West Fresno and has now grown dramatically to 17 Clubs in Fresno County, which serves 13,000 children per year. If you were a member of one of our Clubs or know someone who was, please call us at (559) 266-3117 or email
schaney@bgclubfc.org We want to hear your stories about the Club you attended!
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