MOULTRIE —
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Moultrie-Colquitt County kicked off a fundraiser this week in an effort to draw 150 more kids to their program.
A goal of raising $300,000 was set for the drive that began Monday and winds up on Friday. It is called the First Annual Back-A-Kid Campaign.
“The primary reason we are doing this is to offset what it costs to operate so that we don’t have to raise fees,” siad Joseph Matchett, the chief professional officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Since 2009 the clubs have been located in the old Kelly-Reeves building on West Central Avenue Matchett said 150 kids age 5 to 18 are members and the facility can handle another 150.
“We want to maximize the capacity of the facility,” he said.
The clubs have operated on funds given by corporations and individuals in the past, and the new contributions can be made on the clubs’ website at WWW bgcmoultrie.org. Donations also can be made to any board member. The campaign is being advertised on several cable television stations.
Kids are given the opportunity to participate in several programs at the clubs including homework assistance, character and leadership development, sports and fitness, arts and technology.
An annual membership costs $10 and there is a $25 fee per semester, Matchett said. A year round fee of $160 includes each semester plus the summer sessions. Summer sessions last 10 hours per day for 10 weeks and cost $100.
Matchett said scholarships are available on a limited basis for parents who can show a need.
The clubs’ motto is “Great futures start here” and it is committed to helping kids stay in school and graduate from high school on time, teaching them to be good citizens and to live healthy lifestyles.
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