Learn How Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties Impacts Our Community! 'It Just Takes One' Luncheon 12 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014 The Salem Convention Center & We are big supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties and delighted to be the site for major annual fundraising events such as Cinco de Micro, Civil War Dinner & Auction and the upcoming 'It Just Takes One' Luncheon on Thursday, April 10th at 12pm. This special event is a chance to see how children's lives are transformed by this outstanding organization. To host a table or be a guest, contact Mikki Trowbridge at 503.581.7383 ext. 15 or email mtrowbridge@bgc-salem.org. The Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties work to inspire and enable all youth grades 1-12 to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens through the development of a positive self-image and self-reliance. Did you know programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties have resulted in the following? 4,782 dental procedures performed on youth in the Health and Dental Services Center 1,755 youth participated in Power Hour, receiving extra homework help and tutoring 76,000 free & healthy meals were served 628 youth participated in Triple Play Healthy Habits programs 600 kids per day attend local clubs and programs Over 100 youth received job training and employment opportunities through T3: Training Teens for Tomorrow Over 11,900 youth receive services from the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties Source: Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties on Facebook For 42 years the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties has given children opportunities for success in our community, focusing on three essential outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. The Club provides positive, guidance-oriented activities to over 11,000 youth in grades 1-12 each year through eight youth facilities, a health services center and community athletic leagues. To learn more visit www.bgc-salem.org and Like them on Facebook by clicking here.
