DONOR INSIGHTS NEWSLETTER
March 2021
THE TIMES MAY HAVE CHANGED,
BUT THE MISSION REMAINS THE SAME!


It is the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington to empower
all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach
their full potential as caring, productive, and responsible citizens.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF!
Starting today, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington officially launches our two annual fundraisers: The Our Kids Campaign (to benefit the Club's world-class programming initiatives at all Club sites) and The Big Hearts Campaign (to specifically benefit the Ellettsville Boys & Girls Club)!

Also...did you know that the Club now has an official Club Store online?!
Click the link below to see the available items! Please note that all purchased items can be picked up at the Kenworthy Administration Center.
Thank you for your support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington!
CLUB VIDEO TOURS!
Did you miss our Club Video Tour Weekly Series that we posted each Friday last month? No problem!! You can see all videos by clicking below!
Kenworthy Administration Center
Ellettsville Club
Ferguson Crestmont Club
Lincoln Street Club
Throughout February, Club members presented "behind-the-scenes" video tours of each Club site. By watching the videos, you can see how our members are thriving inside of the Club while also learning about their favorite programs and what the Club is like during these new normal times!

These videos were totally created by Club members at each site; they wrote the script, selected the on-screen talent, established shots, and even helped with the editing and post-production!

Special thank you to Jay Baer and 80/20 Agency for their incredible support and enthusiasm in helping our Club members create these videos!
DONATION RECEIPTS ARE GOING PAPERLESS!
Thank you to all who have offered so much support for our new paperless initiative as it relates to donation receipts! If you have any questions, concerns, or wishes to ensure we have your most up-to-date email address, please email Ashley Wesley at [email protected]!

Please note: Your electronic Donation Receipt serves as your official
Tax Receipt for individual gifts. You will still receive a mailed statement in January 2022, detailing all of your 2021 giving. Thank you for your support during this important transition!
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Make plans to join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington virtually on Thursday,
April 8th at 6:00 p.m. for the annual event: SMART Girls, STRONG Women (presented by: Comprehensive Financial Consultants)! This will truly be 
"An Evening of Empowerment" as we share remarkable stories of overcoming the odds. We hope you join us for this unique and heart-felt event from the comfort of your own home as the Club attempts to raise the necessary funds that will enable our continuous effort to provide world-class programming to our young Club girls.

This year, we are so excited to welcome Mona Dixon as our keynote speaker!
Mona is a Boys & Girls Club alum and was named the 2010-2011 National Youth of the Year recipient.
From a cardboard box to the White House, Mona will share her miraculous story that began with humbled beginnings as she was homeless and living on the streets until the age of 13. Just four years later, she was standing in the Oval Office being named a Presidential Appointee by President Obama.
Mona credits the Boys & Girls Club with changing her life.
By purchasing a $40.00 ticket to this one-hour event, you will receive a private Event Link to enjoy the virtual show featuring Mona Dixon. Additionally, you are making a donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington as we continue to fulfill the mission of empowering all young people – especially those who need us most.

While we wish we could be together in-person this year, we hope you consider supporting our Club kids by “attending” this unique event online! Thank you for your support, and we look forward to “seeing” you for An Evening of Empowerment during SMART Girls, STRONG Women on
Thursday, April 8th at 6:00 p.m.!
A SOCIAL GATHERING FOR THE ALUMNI & FRIENDS CLUB
The Alumni & Friends Club will gather virtually for the first of four
Quarterly Social Gatherings TOMORROW (Tuesday, March 2nd) beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Social Gathering will be conducted securely via Zoom, and the link will be emailed to the current Alumni & Friends Club.

Still need to register for the Alumni & Friends Club? Click here to begin!

During this 30-minute-long social, we will highlight some initiatives that the Alumni & Friends Club will tackle in 2021, including our second annual Day of Service at Camp Rock and a free community event! Please join us as we continue to build this important cultivation arm of the Boys & Girls Club!
CLUB AUCTION COMING SOON!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington is excited to team up with Sample Auctions in hosting a Club Benefit Auction on Wednesday, March 31st!

Have items you'd like to donate to the auction? Be on the lookout in the coming days for information on our Facebook page about how you can donate your items to the Club Benefit Auction later this month!
IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR LEMONADE DAY 2021!