(La Porte County, IN) - 2024 has been a year of milestones at the Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County.

 

According to BGCLPC officials, the highlights include:

 

1. Serving a record 1,000 children – a 33% increase from 2023 – through free afterschool and summer programming.

2. Growing from 8 Clubs to 10, with locations in Michigan City, La Porte, Westville, Kingsford Heights and Rolling Prairie. BGCLPC now partners with 4 different school districts to more easily reach children throughout the county.

3. Deepening connections with families by welcoming them into the Club for Slime Science, Family Art Night, a Club-wide talent show and other events.

 

According to BGCLPC officials, the organization is celebrating its recent success while preparing to respond to new challenges and opportunities through its ongoing year-end fund raising campaign.

The organization has set a goal of raising $75,000 by December 31 to support its expanded operations.   To date, it has received $13,270 in individual and corporate donations, including a $5,000 Giving Tuesday kick-off donation from local partner Centier Bank.

Donations to BGCLPC’s year-end campaign can be made at www.bgclpc.org/give/ or by mail to 321 Detroit Street, Michigan City, Indiana 46350.

“We are very excited for this opportunity to celebrate our organization’s expanded reach and impact. It has been a true joint effort between our team members, families, partners and supporters. However, the more we grow, the more important our community’s support becomes. Having a robust year-end campaign will be critical as we transition from start-up grants to community support at several Clubs, said Michelle Shirk, BGCLPC CEO.  

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County is a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a nationwide affiliation of more than 5,000 autonomous Club organizations. For more information about BGCLPC and its programming, visit www.bgclpc.org.