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"Foundation
for the Future"
Capital Campaign
$15 million - 1st Phase
$5 million - 2nd Phase
As our state continues to grow, the need for services to youth continues to rise. By investing in our youth now, we can help them become productive, caring citizens in the future. The challenge:
how can we maintain and enhance the present quality of services for 15,000 members and reach out to an additional 15,000 Delaware youths in need?
In order to provide quality and life-changing programs to 30,000 youth annually by 2005, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware's Board of Directors and Staff - in consultation with community leaders and financial specialists - recently launched a Capital Campaign, "Foundation for the Future."
Key
initiatives:
Construction
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Construct
a new facility in Milford
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Build
a club in the Oak Orchard area
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Establish
a fitness center for teen & senior citizen programs and renovate
the athletic fields at the Clarence Fraim, H. Fletcher Brown, and
Greater Newark Clubs
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Expand
family programs by acquiring property for camping and family support
services
Restoration
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Renovate
the former fire station for a larger Appoquinimink Club
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Replace
the roofs at the H. Fletcher Brown, Clarence Fraim, and Jackson Street
Clubs
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Install
air conditioning at the Jackson Street Club
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Replace
the carpet/tile at the H. Fletcher Brown, Jackson Street, and Greater
Newark Clubs
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Renovate current
club space to accommodate more people
by renovating areas rented by senior citizen groups such
as a new entrance at the Clarence Fraim Club
Program Expansion
and Improved Program Access
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Improve
and expand the educational programs by equipping the clubs’ learning
centers with Computer Education Labs
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Prepare
members for careers in technology by establishing a Technology Career
Center
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Acquire
vehicles to provide access to the clubs for members who lack
transportation
Planned
Growth
- Create
a sustainability fund for maintenance and operations to assure growth
in a cost-effective manner
Proven Results
The results of our efforts are clear. Studies have shown that kids who belong to our clubs have better school performance, lower rates of juvenile crime, and they are more likely to complete high school and college. Consider these statistics:
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Seaford police reported a 62% decrease in juvenile crime after the Western Sussex Club opened.
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A study by the University of Delaware showed a 26% decrease in criminal incidents at Brookmont Farms following the opening of the Greater Newark Club.
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50% of youth participating in the tutoring program at the Manchester Square Extension no longer needed to attend summer school.
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60% of participants in our educational enhancement programs have increased at least one letter grade in each subject tutored.
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A survey of Brookmont Farms residents revealed that an overwhelming 93% felt that the club has had a positive impact on their community.
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87% of club kids finish high school as compared to 66% nationwide.
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Club kids have a 56% higher college graduation rate than the national average.
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Former club members have household incomes 39% above the national average.
Campaign Leadership
Campaign Co-Chairs
Bruce Hammonds and Lance Weaver
Board & Staff
Eugenie Mackey
Commercial
Jim Carota & Mike Harkins
Corporate I
Jack Krol
Corp. I - Financial
Bob Harra & Bob Dickerson
Corporate II
Allen Barnett
Foundation
Charles Gummey
General
Gregg Bacchieri, Senator Joseph Biden
Senator Thomas Carper &
Representative Michael Castle
Government
Don Kirtley
Marketing
William Brown
National
Paul Gillease
Professional
Lanny Edelsohn & Sid Balick
Regional
Robert Voshell & Cindy Koski
Special Gifts
Charles Schutt Jr.
For further information, please contact
George Krupanski or
Jim Logullo at (302) 658-1870.
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