The Harvest Foundation
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The Club Grand Opening
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Daily Activities
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Belly Bumpers at Clearview Elementary
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Annual Dinner
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Smart Smiles Kick Off
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African Drummer
 
Partner Profile
Boys and Girls Club of Martinsville and Henry County
Organization Information:
Executive Director: Anne Frazier
Local Contact: Sharon Wingate
Phone: 276-656-1171
Fax: 276-656-1178
Office Address: 6 E. Main Street, Suite A Martinsville VA 24112
Mailing Address: 6 E. Main Street, Suite A Martinsville VA 24112
Email: contact@bgcmhc.org
Website: www.bgcmhc.org

In every community, there are hundreds of boys and girls who are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets or who, in increasing numbers, spend many hours at home with no adult care and supervision. These youngsters often form groups or gangs, becoming involved with the wrong "leaders," and eventually find themselves in serious trouble.

The number of young people living in underserved circumstances continues to grow. National statistics reveal an alarming increase in the number of multi-faceted problems which negatively impact these girls and boys and their families

Young people, especially those at greatest risk, need responsible adult guidance. They need to know that someone cares about them and that there are concerned and capable adults to whom they can turn.

Who We Are:

As a group of civic and professional leaders, we are dedicated to promoting positive youth development by providing a safe and healthy environment for children to interact with their peers and positive adult role models.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a national organization comprised of more than 3,700 associated clubs, has been successfully redirecting the lives of young people since 1860, servicing over 4.4 million kids.

What We Do:

Education and Career Development

  • Project Learn
  • Computer Training
  • Career Fairs
  • Vocational Career Guidance
  • Ultimate Journey--Outdoor Awareness
  • Power Hour (Homework Help)
  • Job Ready
  • Career Explorers
  • Jr. Staff Career Development
  • Goals for Growth

Character & Leadership Development

  • Community Service
  • Public Speaking
  • Torch Club
  • Toastmasters Club
  • Keystone Leadership Club
  • Perfect School Attendance Recognition
  • Youth of the Year

The Arts

  • Photography
  • Choral Performance
  • Dance
  • Youth Choir
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Music Lessons
  • Fine Arts
  • Plays
  • Fine Arts Exhibit Program
  • National Photography Contest

Sports, Fitness and Recreation Fitness Authority

  • Nike Challenges
  • Golf
  • Aerobics
  • Tennis
  • Football
  • Camping
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Roller Hockey
  • Teen Supreme Teen Center - Supported by Taco Bell

Health & Life Skills

  • Smart Moves -- Alcohol & Drug Prevention
  • Superfit All Stars
  • Lifetime Sports
  • Wellness
  • Dental and Visual Exams
  • Financial Planning Prep Classes

Special Events & Activities

The Club kids enjoy doing community outreach projects and attending fun, educational field trips to several events and activities such as: museums, sporting events and retreats.

Please also note that all our programs have positive outcomes and go through an evaluation with our annual Commitment to Quality assessment process to assure these outcomes continue.

Grants Awarded to Boys and Girls Club of Martinsville and Henry County:
Dec 13, 2007 $ 68,970 over 2 years to create a strategic plan that will lead to the investment in Board/staff training and professional development of the Boys & Girls Club of Martinsville Henry County. This program initiative will strengthen the infrastructure and capacity of the Boys & Girls Club to promote long term sustainability both programmatically and financially, thus having a strong effect on children's academic, social and emotional achievement.