Executive Director Curt McReynolds and Josie, 11, of the Dundee Township Club with the blue ribbon Josie took home for winning the 50-yard dash at the Club’s Field Day event.
year. Ongoing Food Network support includes a five-year garden maintenance plan and an annual stipend to fund plants, as well as a curriculum tied to the garden and its growing cycle. According to the Club’s director, the Saturday sowing of seeds captivated the assembled youth. “The members’ response was a series of oohs and ahhs,” said Karriem Edwards. “They were lining up for a chance to water the plants as if it were a Disney ride.”
A PROUD PARTNERSHIP For Charisse Lillie, president of the Comcast Foundation, the partnership her organization shares with BGCA is all about affirmative change. “Comcast is proud to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, because we both believe in the positive difference Clubs have on youth and communities across the nation,” said Lillie. “Comcast Cares Day provides an excellent opportunity for our employees to connect with communities and Clubs.” The festivities are finished for now. But the spirit of community engagement demonstrated on the final Saturday in April will be felt far longer by young people across the country.
COMCAST TECH SUPPORT Comcast Cares Day is just one example of the media company’s generous support of Boys & Girls Clubs. As co-sponsor of the Club Tech digital literacy program since 2010, Comcast’s generous support includes funding and in-kind services for local Clubs, as well as the broadcast of a Club Tech public service announcement to its 23.6 million cable TV customers.
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Lakeshia Poole is assistant director, public relations for BGCA.
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