Hello Friend of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta,
First, and foremost, we hope that you and your family, friends and co‐workers are well, safe and healthy. And in the wake of such uncertain times, we are grateful and inspired to see so many reaching out to help others, opening their hearts and coming together in the face of adversity.
As we rise to the challenges presented by this pandemic, we want you to know that the
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta is here for you and your family
. We are already navigating and embracing this challenging climate in order to continue to serve our community by providing immediate and relief efforts.
We have already launched a
Virtual Club Experience
to keep youth engaged with
educational opportunities, social & emotional wellness, guidance & positive activities from their homes
, helping them stay connected with their peers, our caring staff, and the sense of belonging, safety and fun that Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta brings to its’ members’ lives.
From homework help, to weekly Positive Club Climate challenges, we are here to serve those that need us most
While we don’t know what lies ahead, be assured that the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta is committed to remaining true to our spirit, dedication and passion to fulfill our mission to do whatever it takes to support the youth, families, and the communities we serve.
From all of us at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta, we wish that you and your family stay safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Noam Zimin
CEO
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We are in an unprecedented moment in history. In times like these, our collective ability to rise to the occasion and join together for the benefit of all is fortified, and a galvanizing notion that “we are in this together” is emphasized.
Today, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta is committed more than ever
-- we are committed to remaining true to our spirit, dedication and passion to fulfill our mission to do whatever it takes to support the youth, families and the communities we serve during this crisis.
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In difficult times like these,
we need your continued support now more than ever.
We understand that these are challenging times for everyone, and as such, no gift is too small.
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Thank you to all of our Club members who have become virtual pioneers with us over the past month through our Virtual Club programming! From storytelling, homework help, dancing and more, we greatly enjoyed seeing all of your smiling faces.
Here are some shout-outs for our Club members who have truly paved the way for this new and exciting virtual Club platform:
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Taylor Bonner
Taylor is part of the Red Team which is our 6th, 7th, 8th grade team. She has been participating in our Power Hour homework help, and loves dancing. Taylor is very involved in the TikTok app and has taught the staff and other Club members many of her favorite dance moves.
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Maddie Dodson
Maddie has attended our Virtual Club Experience the most along with her cat “Sugar”. She is in our youngest age group, Yellow which is our 2nd-3rd graders, and is always ready to participate in any singing, dancing and Pictionary.
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Hazen Dunn
Hazen is a Red Team Member, and one of our first Pioneers in our Virtual Club Experience. Hazen enjoys video games, dirt biking and is great at solving riddles; he has solved every Daily Riddle to date.
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Erin Whittaker
Erin is also in our Yellow Team, and has attended our Power Hour Homework Help the most. She always has homework prepared along with something to share. At the Club, Erin would always share her toys and this has carried over into our Virtual Club Experience.
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A Message from Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta!
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While our Club is closed, we will continue to engage our members with educational opportunities, social and emotional wellness guidance and positive activities, by providing a new virtual programming experiences online.
Virtual Club programming will help kids stay in touch with their peers, our staff and the sense of safety, security and fun that the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta brings to its members’ lives.
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Parents/Guardians of Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta,
We are taking a survey of our Club families about the upcoming summer. Due to the spread of COVID-19 and the continuously evolving policies and regulations surrounding social distancing and infection control, we are unable to confirm plans for a summer program at this time. We are looking into different scenarios to allow us to continue to serve our members and we are wanting to get an estimate of how many members we would have during the summer.
The main question we are asking is: If we are allowed to have a summer program would your child attend?
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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta will continue to provide food to families during these unprecedented times. If any family is interested in receiving a weekly bag of food for your family, you may register on a weekly basis by clicking the link below. Food will be available for pick-up on Friday of each week.
All families wishing to participate must register by Wednesday to receive your food on Friday.
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We will send out confirmation emails to all registrants with more information on the time and pick-up location.
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OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR YOUTH
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Rite Aid KidCents Charity
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Are you a frequent Ramshaw's ACE Hardware shopper? Assist local youth by donating your reward points.
By providing a Ramshaw's ACE Hardware staff with our phone number at check-out,
(530) 220-5055
, you will earn us reward points that will go towards fun, hands-on projects for youth at the Club.
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SUPPORTERS FROM LAST MONTH
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Thank you Mount Shasta Union School District for your continuous support of the Club! We appreciate all
that you do for our Club kids.
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Many thanks to Great Northern for partnering with us to assist us in continuing to provide weekly food to our Club members enrolled in the Feed the Kids Program.
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A warm, HUGE thank you to The Ford Family Foundation! We are deeply grateful for your continued outstanding support of our organization, and relay our gratitude for your dedication to the well-being and safety of people in our communities.
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A big thank you to United Way of Northern California. Your investment, your kindness and your generosity towards the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta allows us to continue to serve youth and their families, and our community during these uncertain times.
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A special thank you to Donna and Randy Boyd for your continuous support of the Club, and for donating your time every year by providing our Club staff with First Aid and CPR Training.
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Vision:
We envision healthy, empowered and engaged youth who appreciate and respect themselves, each other, their families, the community and the environment.
Mission:
We empower youth to reach their full potential as responsible, caring and productive citizens through professionally led programs and activities that are fun, positive and relevant in a safe, supportive and healthy environment.
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