Maggie Pettit's Boston Marathon Fundraising!

My Motivation:

I have decided to run the Boston Marathon again this year to support this incredible organization. Of all the charities in which to choose from, I directly see how organizations like the Boys & Girls Club makes a difference. Many Boston youth rely on their after-school services and count of the guidance the staff offers in order help kids make constructive decisions for their future.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester

Staggering Statistics:

-Nearly 25% of the members families live on less than $14,000 a year.

-Of the 4,000 youth they serve about two-thirds of the members live in low/moderated income homes.

-more than 200 programs offered in athletics, education, social recreation, arts, music, aquatics, childcare and more for $5 per year per member.

Where your money will be going:

• Safe Summer Streets Program: Teens have access to our facilities from 9am-11pm Monday through Saturday during the summer months with a ride home at the end of the evening.
• Afterschool programming from 2pm-8pm
• Hundreds of nutritious meals per day
• An all-expense paid trip to Disney for 150 kids each year
• Career services, job placement, college preparation, tutoring and educational resources
• Activities for children of different abilities through project B.I.N.D. (Boston Inclusion Network for Disabilitiies. An all-expense paid trip to Camp Northbound for 150 kids each year
• Field trips to museums, parks, shows and more
• New, affordable “Learn To” programs for children ages 3-5
• Triple Play Program, a national program strategy from Boys & Girls Clubs of America that challenges kids to lead healthier lives by learning new ways to eat healthily, be physically active, manage stress, and make other healthy choices.

Overall Mission of B&G Club

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester seeks to inspire and enable all young people from diverse circumstances, to realize their full potential by providing opportunities for personal growth to become contributing, caring and responsible members of the community.

From homework help and tutoring to music lessons, basketball and everything in between, the programs help kids thrive today and develop the skills they need to succeed in adulthood.

THANK YOU for your support!