DONOR INSIGHTS NEWSLETTER
September 2020
THE TIMES MAY HAVE CHANGED,
BUT THE MISSION REMAINS THE SAME!


It is the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as caring, productive, and responsible citizens.
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOYS TO MEN
Make plans to join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington on
Thursday, October 22nd at 6:30 p.m. for BOYS to MEN!
This will be a VIRTUAL evening full of inspirational stories, music, and fun – through the eyes of our Club kids! This year, BOYS to MEN will be a little different. This night usually focuses on messages surrounding the impact and value of mentorship from distinguished guest speakers. This year, we want to focus on what is happening RIGHT NOW with our kids. You will see the Club through their eyes.
We operate in a whole new world…it is only fitting that this will be a whole new event experience! You will hear stories from Club kids on how programming is positively shaping their lives, even in the midst of one of the hardest times we have ever faced. You will see how the BOYS to MEN programming impacted the lives of kids during its first year of existence at the Club in 2019. Plus, you’ll take a virtual tour inside the Club to gain an understanding of what our kids see each and every day during these “new normal” times. You do not want to miss this entertaining and uplifting night!
The Club answered the call when we were needed most - and because serving young people and families is our top priority, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington made the decision to remain OPEN during the fall semester to assist youth who were facing a virtual school-based curriculum.
We were honored to serve the youth in our communities the past month. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington proudly and boldly opened our doors in August to serve youth during the traditional school day while providing a safe place for them to pursue e-Learning. Although, initially, the Club was only planning to serve a limited group of kids and families, the Club made avenues possible to safely serve everyone who needed help through
in-Club programming OR off-site Club program locations! U

Special THANK YOU to our amazing Club Staff for their tireless efforts in ensuring the Club was ready to meet this unknown challenge (and willingness to adapt to frequent changes) to safely serve the youth in the Bloomington and Ellettsville communities!

As the semester continues to evolve in the coming weeks and months, the Club remains committed to serving those who need us most!
SUPPORT THE CLUB WHILE YOU SHOP!
As you continue online shopping throughout the Fall season, please consider selecting Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington as the non-profit beneficiary of your online AmazonSmile purchases! Do you primarily use Amazon Prime? NO PROBLEM! As long as you use the smile.amazon.com platform, your Prime account is still usable!

If you have a Kroger Community Rewards Card, please considering linking your household account with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington's account (FH064). If you have done this before, don't forget that you must renew the link each year! Kroger Community Rewards is easy to use - the more you shop with Kroger, the more money the Club will earn!

The Club recently updated our Wish List. Check it out by clicking here!
We are looking to fill a Unit Director vacancy at the Boys & Girls Club! Please help us spread the word about this fantastic full-time opportunity to serve kids at the Club! Interested candidates should email a Cover Letter and Resume (complete with references) to Pam Martindale to be considered!