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Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Receives $5,000 Grant from Target

Mount Kisco, NY (November 14, 2007) — The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester today announced a partnership with Target in recognition of its efforts to inspire and enable area youth as "The Positive Place for Kids." The $5,000 grant awarded by Target will be used to expand Club programming in 2008.

"We greatly appreciate Target's generous contribution to our organization," said Brian Skanes, executive director, Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester. "Our mission at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is to help young people realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Target's support brings us one step closer to our goal."

This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5% of its income to organizations that support education, the arts and safe families and communities. Today that translates to $3 million every week.

"At Target, we are making a real difference every day through our grant-making program," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "We're proud to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work."

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is located at 351 Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY and can be reached at (914) 666-8069 or visit www.bgcnw.com.

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 the service of all youth with a primary focus on children with special needs. The main unit in Mt. Kisco, NY is a 36,000 square-foot facility featuring an 8-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, games room, two computer labs and an additional 1,600-foot Teen Center facility. The Club has two satellite programs: a youth and teen center in the Yorktown Community Center; and a full service program at The Community Opportunity Center in Tarrytown, NY. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester serves more than 6,000 members, 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.

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