NC Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs

Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Alumni Hall of Fame member, Usher, is this year's Honorary #LightsOnAfterschool Chair! Join Clubs and other afterschool programs across the country as we celebrate the importance of these programs to the development of children and teens. Shine your light on afterschool programs on October 24. #GreatFuturesStartHere

The destruction from Hurricane Helene is immense. One way to help is donating at www.nc.gov/donate.

RELEASE: Beginning today, DOA's Council for Women & Youth Involvement is accepting applications for up to $500 in Mini Grants to support North Carolina organizations interested in developing or enhancing existing youth projects. Apply by Oct. 4, 2024. 🔗: https://bit.ly/4dt5g8P

“This back-to-school season, we are more committed than ever to ensuring that every student across our 5,400 Club locations has the resources and support they need to flourish. With the incredible support of our partners, we are creating opportunities that will empower youth to achieve their dreams and build brighter futures. We are immensely grateful to our partners for their unwavering support, making it possible for us to set students up for the utmost success.” - Jim Clark, president & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Learn more on how to support: https://bit.ly/46rGUtk adidas Bridgestone Americas Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Comcast Cox Enterprises Family Dollar Forever 21 Foot Locker Kohl's The Krusteaz Company Lenovo Leslie's Microsoft Murphy USA Panda Restaurant Group Papermate PUMA Group Sharpie Shell Shoe Carnival, Inc. T-Mobile

SHPE’s pre-college program is hosting a FREE Virtual STEM lab on Wednesday, August 21 at 7-9pm ET and Thursday, August 22 at 5-7pm ET, sponsored by 3M! This event is open to ALL K-12 students and provides a fun hands-on STEM activity while learning about STEM careers. Registration is open now until July 31st at: https://lnkd.in/gR_KcBqY. Please register for the grade your student will be enrolled in in the fall.

Check out Boys & Girls Clubs of America's new PSA! #GreatFuturesStartHere

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Good news, there's still time to submit your #LightsOnAfterschool poster design, and it's easier than ever! Mail, email, or tweet us your youth art by JUNE 30 for the chance to win $500 for your afterschool program. See rules: https://lnkd.in/eBFcrBsN

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Thank you to all of the wonderful professionals across the state who do #WhateverItTakes to help youth find their spark! #GreatFuturesStartHere #HeartOfAfterschool #youthvoice #artseducation #AcademicSuccess #healthychoices #SportsandFitness #leadershipdevelopment #workforcereadiness #funwithapurpose #mentorship

Flex your advocacy muscle! 💪 📣 Start by attending NC Child's online meeting next week to learn more about the General Assembly's short session, and key issues affecting children and families in NC. #WhateverItTakes