MISSION
To inspire all youth to reach their full potential as
caring, productive and responsible citizens.
BGCDA CLUB MEMBERS GIVE BACK
United Way of Danville Pittsylvania County (UWDPC) recently needed assistance with their upcoming "Drive 4 Hygiene" toiletry drive. Mrs. Vickie Robertson, UWDPC Campaign Associate, reached out to BGCDA for volunteers to help decorate the boxes needed for the community drive.

After hearing about the project, BGCDA's middle school members gladly accepted the charge. Five members led the project and over the course of 3 days, completed the toiletry drive boxes to be placed throughout the community. BGCDA Club members were proud to support this much needed initiative in partnership with UWDPC.
BGCDA COMMUNITY PARTNER ENGAGEMENT
Danville Area Law Enforcement, led by the Danville Sheriff's Department, held the 7th Annual Youth Athletic Games on May 3 in partnership with BGCDA. Youth participated in various fun and competitive events like relays, free-throws, and jump rope. The top three participants that shined the best received medals. One of the annual highlights is the "Good Citizen Pledge" (pictured above) that all participants are required to take at the beginning on the games. Sheriff Mike Mondul stated, "The kids this year were so excited and more engaged than ever!" Additional partners included the City of Danville Police Department, Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Department, VA State Police, and the Commonwealth Attorney Offices.
The Danville Fire Department recently came out to support BGCDA's End of School Year Extravaganza! The individuals at the department support BGCDA throughout the year by making sure that Club members understand the importance of fire safety through various programs.
TEENS PARTNER WITH RASAP 
The Teen Center partnered with the Regional Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (RASAP) to host a House Party full of fun, food and education on May 10. The event focused on the importance of saying no to drugs - especially marijuana. Teenagers from across the community came out for the fun, safe and positive atmosphere. Guest speakers included Officer Sylvia Brooks, Danville Police Department; Lorie Brooks, VA Chapter Suicide Prevention and Lashawn Farmer, BGCDA.
CHATHAM MEMBERS ATTEND STEM FAMILY NIGHT
Chatham Club members recently attended the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research's STEM Family Night. BGCDA Alumni, Takayla Oakes, and staff supported members engagement in many STEM projects during the evening. Highlights included experimenting in the 'slime lab', participating in a robotics session with the Tunstall High School Robotics Team, and completing many science experiments with representatives from the Danville Science Museum. 

Business Investment 
Spotlight
May's business spotlight is AT&T Virginia. AT&T has been a long supporter of BGCDA and most recently invested $5,000 in the educational programs and STEM.
A BIG thank you to Vince Appruzzese, President, AT&T External & Legislative Affairs, for supporting our kids!
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area
Danville, VA 24541
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