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Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Receives $50,000 Invest in Kids Grant

Mount Kisco, NY (June 29, 2009) – The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester received a $50,000 Invest in Kids grant from the Westchester County government for its after-school Fun Club program. The goal of the grant is to increase the reading and writing ability of program participants, measured by school performance, physical fitness, and participation in community service projects. Members recently welcomed Westchester County Legislator Peter Harckham (D, Katonah) for a visit to their facility in Mt. Kisco.

The Fun Club provides after-school extensive youth development programming for 100 children ages 5-12. Youth obtain learning strategies and character developmental skills, peer and mentor relationships, and drug and alcohol resistance techniques within a safe, structured setting. In addition, the Club's full-service Kisco Kids Café serves hot meals and healthy snacks to Fun Club members, providing valuable nutrition and healthy eating techniques.

"We are extremely fortunate to have gracious supporters like Peter Harckham," said Brian Skanes, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester. "The Westchester County government's generous contribution goes a long way in helping us to maintain quality programs like the Fun Club for our 2,500 youth."

The Fun Club meets weekdays from 3:30-6:30PM (Grades K to 5) and 2:30-7:00PM (Grades 6). Activities include arts and crafts, gym, homework help, a computer lab, games, reading, snacks, and more. Transportation is provided from the Mount Kisco Elementary School. For more information, please contact Barbara Cutri, Director of Operations at (914) 666-8069 x107 or bcutri@bgcnw.com.

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is located at 351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY and can be reached at (914) 666-8069 or by visiting www.bgcnw.com. To contact the Club's Teen Center, located at 317 Main Street in Mt. Kisco, please call (914) 733-0033.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester was established in 1939 as a place for "boys to get off the streets." It is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, the 36,000-square-foot facility features an eight-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, games room, and two computer labs, and an additional 1,600-foot Teen Center facility. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester serves 3,000 youths, boys and girls ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 60 Northern Westchester communities. The Club has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Press Contacts: Kelly Lee, Co-Communications, 914-666-0066, kelly@cocommunications.com

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Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 (914) 666-8069