Fort Myers Daily

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LEE COUNTY OFFER TOURS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY, PART OF “BE GREAT” CAMPAIGN

Tours Kick Off at Pueblo Bonita Location!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County are excited to introduce their new campaign “Take a Tour Tuesday,” where anyone from the community can come see the clubs in action and kids participating in youth after school programs.

Tours are available by appointment during the months of February, March and April beginning at 4:00 p.m. Tours can be scheduled for the Lee County Clubs during the following dates: Pueblo Bonito Unit between February 23 and March 30, Barrett Park Unit between March 2 and April 6, Shady Oaks Unit between March 9 and April 13, Stars Complex between March 16 and April 20, and Suncoast Unit between March 23 and April 27. Addresses for all the locations are available online at www.bgclc.net.

“Many people have heard our organization’s name, but don’t know what we do, explained Karen Debitetto, Director of Individual Giving for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County. “This is an opportunity for them to see firsthand.”

To schedule a tour, please contact Karen Debitetto at 239-334-1886 x3 or kdebitetto@bgclc.net.

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

As part of a national campaign theme started by Boys & Girls Clubs of America spokesperson Denzel Washington, BE GREAT strives to promote that every child that enters the doors of a Boys & Girls Club has the ability, potential and opportunity to BE GREAT! This is an annual campaign which strives to raise unrestricted dollars to benefit and support the many important programs provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County.

Boys & Girls Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. They enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place for Kids.

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