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Sometimes it takes more than a village. It takes a strong leadership team working with other community leaders and a cadre of volunteers to make a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of children.
On November 16, twelve WIP members visited the Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head and saw first-hand what that difference looks like. For over thirty years, the Club has served local children ages six through eighteen with outstanding after school educational and recreational programs and a summer program.
Currently 260 plus members are enrolled, over 200 children walk through the Club doors every day and over 48,000 meals are served to those children every year.
In addition to a hot meal the children receive reading and math tutoring with access to a superb STEM lab as well as art and drama classes. Additionally, the children are exposed to a wide range of opportunities for socializing with their peers.
All of this happens under the visionary leadership of Unit Director Kim Likins and her staff, and without government assistance.
Each year their annual budget is met through three community fundraisers, a board-driven private appeal, donations from long-time supporters, and national and local grants such as the one awarded to them by WIP.
Walking through that building and listening to Kim’s presentation made me tremendously proud to be a member of Women in Philanthropy.
Carole Galli, Education Chair
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