According to Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Dallas Board Chair Joyce Williams,
“I do not have many wishes this holiday season. However, as the new chair of the board of directors at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD), I can only wish for more opportunities and more resources for the thousands of youth served by BGCD.
“Boys And Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas is more than a place for kids to come to shoot hoops in the gym. Because of BGCD, kids have a safe place to go after school and are no longer susceptible to the risk of walking alone through neighborhoods in the evening to an empty home because mom has to work late. BGCD provides transportation from school to the Club, where kids are greeted by a caring youth development professional, a hot meal for dinner, and help with homework. Furthermore, Club members are able to participate in impactful programming meant to meet the needs of every child and teen.
“At Boys And Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. My wish is that more people join us on this mission. Why? Because without the help of the community, how can my other wishes come true? For instance, my wish to witness more youth in low-income neighborhoods graduate high school with a plan for their future. Or my wish for youth to break generational curses and be the first in their family to go to college. Or my wish for more kids to have a safe and productive place to go after school.
“Most importantly, my wish is that tomorrow’s visionaries do not fall short of their potential because we did not invest in them today. Invest in great futures today by donating online at www.bgcdallas.org/donate or contact our VP of Advancement, Laura Brown at 214.821.2950 ext. 732.”
-By Joyce Williams, Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Dallas board chair
* Photo provided by Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Dallas