Media Contact: Sabrina Rampy,
Director of Community Relations (479)273-7187
BENTONVILLE Ark., June 17, 2010– On Friday, June 18, 2010, at 10 a.m., the Walmart Foundation will present the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County with a $342,500 grant in front of the Walmart Home Office in Bentonville.
The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County is proud to announce that they are the recipient of a grant recently provided by the Walmart Foundation. Jacob Huston, Chief Professional Officer says, “We are incredibly thankful for the continued support from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. Their support enables the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County to positively impact the lives of thousands of local children in after-school and summer youth development programs.”
Hutson also explains that in 2009, it cost more than $2 million annually to operate the four Boys & Girls Club units. Due to the rapid growth in Northwest Arkansas, club membership has increased drastically in the last five years.
In 2009, the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County served nearly 3,500 children at four locations through after-school, intercession and summer programs. The programs offered are designed for character and leadership development as well as education and career development and activities promoting health and life skills, the Arts, sports, fitness and recreation. The club also served over 1,100 children Club sponsored basketball, volleyball and football athletic programs.
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. The Walmart Foundation funds initiatives focused on education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness. From Feb. 1, 2009 through Jan. 31, 2010, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $512 million in cash and in-kind gifts globally, $467 million of which was donated in the U.S. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. The Walmart Foundation funds initiatives focused on education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness. From Feb. 1, 2009 through Jan. 31, 2010, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $512 million in cash and in-kind gifts globally, $467 million of which was donated in the U.S. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.
ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County is to promote and strengthen families, while at the same time building stronger communities in the towns and cities we serve. This is accomplished by providing programs, services, and facilities that enable and ensure our youth to realize their full potential. The Clubs offer a variety of after-school, intercession and summer programs designed for character and leadership development as well as education and career development and activities promoting health and life skills, the Arts, sports, fitness and recreation.
The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County operates facilities from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during summer and most school breaks. Benton County club facilities serve the Bentonville, Rogers, Gravette and Bella Vista communities from the following locations:
McKinney Unit 2801 N. Walker, Bentonville, AR.
Bella Vista Unit 2260 Forrest Hills Blvd, Bella Vista, AR.
H.L.M. Unit 1207 NW Leopard Lane, Bentonville, AR.
Rogers Unit 409 S. 8th, Rogers, AR.
To donate to the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County, volunteer or inquire about how you can become a member, call (479) 273-7187.
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