The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville (BGCN) recently received a $5,000 grant from the Crosser Family Foundation, a fund of the Hamilton County Community Foundation, in support of its character-building programs for Fall 2019.
With the support of the Crosser Family Foundation, the Club will be able provide additional programming, which will be called “I Count,” to focus on inclusiveness, self-esteem, acceptance, kindness and anti-bullying. In partnership with the Murphy Mentoring Group, BGCN will provide its pre-teen and teen members with weekly group mentorship and discussion opportunities that focus on their social and emotional needs at such a volatile age.
Helm
“While the Club’s members are in our care, we have a tremendous opportunity to make an impact on their lives with character-building programming that they may not receive in a school setting,” said BGCN Director of Development Nathan Helm. “With the support of the Crosser Family Foundation, we are able to offer a program to teens and pre-teens that will assist in their development by teaching things like navigating through stressful situations, the power of positive thinking, and building healthy relationships.”
The Crosser Family Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of youth and their families in local communities providing them with everyday needs and opportunities to help them achieve a bright future while setting them up for success so they will grow to be healthy, responsible, active citizens in their communities. The Crosser Family Foundation was established by Janet R. Crosser and the late Richard H. Crosser in 2001. The foundation wishes to continue, celebrate and inspire philanthropy in the Hamilton County community today and in the future. Over the years, the foundation has given grants totaling over $3 million to community groups, organizations and businesses focused on providing services to enrich the lives of youth and their families in local communities.
About the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville
The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville provides high-quality, low-cost programs for youth members with the help of donors and sponsors. Between the Club, the Community Center and Camp Crosser, BGCN provides opportunities for members to enjoy activities and experiences that help shape character and offer new perspectives. BGCN is dedicated to inspiring and enabling all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens by promoting leadership, character, health and physical development.