Boys & Girls Clubs Fight To Stay Open

Financial Crisis Billy Redd  The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi says it needs to raise at least $500000 over the next two months to keep three facilities open.
by Associated Press
Published: Sun, February 08, 2009 - 2:24 pm CST Last Updated: Sun, February 08, 2009 - 2:30 pm CST
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central
Mississippi says it needs to raise at least $500,000 over the next
two months to keep three facilities open.
The group operates six clubs, serving 3,200 children ages 6 to
18 with an annual budget of about $2.2 million. But officials say
three locations will close in May if the nonprofit isn't able to
secure more money. Two of those locations are in Jackson and one is
in Bolton.
The clubs have survived on fundraisers and contributions from
the government and various foundations. Billy Redd, president and
chief executive for the nonprofit, says the group needs broad-based
community support from individuals who can contribute in smaller
amounts.
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Just another organization using subtle and sometimes not so subtle methods to indoctrinate the youth. Not sure how they do it in Ms. But very familiar with the ones in Mobile Co.

It’s a Shame they have done excellent work with our youth. But they as in Mobile and thru out the country have become more of a City Recreation type organization and have gotten away from the tru spirit of Helping Our Youth. They hire more and use volunteers less, they have changed the work ethic to mean baby sit and go along with what does not work. If they were on the ball they would go and get the oldtimers from the field to come in and assist and train.

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