Building Great Futures
Opening Doors and Building
GREAT FUTURES for Port Angeles Youth!
Support Our Capital Campaign
Entering foster care at the age of 10 wasn’t an easy transition for 2017 BGCOP Youth of the Year, Cody Mireau, although it was necessary for his well being. Cody’s home life left him afraid and without a sense of what “family” meant. The Club showed him how to use his voice, give to others, and get back on track in school. As a Club intern, he was empowered to help younger kids find their own voice. After graduation, he joined the Army to serve our country.
“My family’s at the Club, and I know they’re the reason I have a future ahead of me,” says Cody.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Currently, we operate out of two converted residential housing units built in the 1940’s. In our 6,000 square foot space, we have a bedroom-sized art room, library, computer lab, and small membership/reception area. More than 120 meals per day are prepared in a small, galley-sized kitchen.
The Clubhouse and the low-income residential homes in the Peninsula Housing Authority are scheduled for demolition over the next few years to construct 232 new homes, drastically increasing the housing availability and the need for a larger replacement Clubhouse.
We are currently serving 11% of the school-aged children in Port Angeles,
and not able to accommodate more.
With a new Clubhouse, we could serve more kids in the community!
PORT ANGELES SCHOOL DISTRICT
- 800 children
- 50% free or reduced lunch
- 82% graduation rate
PORT ANGELES UNIT
- 430 members
- Free supper and nutritious meals
- 100% graduation rate for members
OUR VISION
We provide programs and services to the entire community, especially those who need us most, with a fully functional Club facility built by state-of-the-art construction that provides outstanding technology, education, and recreational capabilities.
A new Clubhouse will better prepare us to provide innovative, quality programs designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens, and lead healthy, productive lives.
OUR NEW PORT ANGELES CLUBHOUSE
- Will be strategically located on Lauridsen Boulevard, between Jefferson Elementary and Franklin Elementary schools
- Will accommodate twice as many youth who will be able to take advantage of expanded programs and activities
- Will be a community asset as a disaster location for the emergency management plan
- Will serve Summer Meals to local children
- Will feature a gymnasium and commercial kitchen
“With parents and guardians working full-time, a newer,
safe place for after-school programs and care, and one which offers enrichment activities, is needed in Port Angeles.”
– Marc Jackson, Ed.D., Superintendent,
Port Angeles School District
The total cost of the project includes construction of a 16,500 square foot Clubhouse, featuring a gymnasium, education room, teen center, middle school room, games room, computer lab, commercial kitchen, and art room. The premium lot on Lauridsen Blvd. was generously sold to BGCOP for $1.00.
“The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is whether we can afford not to.”
– Marian Wright Edelman
CAMPAIGN BUDGET
Direct Costs….......................................................... $6MIncludes: new construction, fixtures, furniture and equipment, architectural, engineering fees and permits, escalation, and contingencies
Indirect Costs…..................................................... $880K
Includes: start-up costs, annual fund subsidy, planning study, financing, pledge shrinkage, and campaign costs
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Total Project Costs……………………................…... $6.9M
Less Gifts/Grants Committed…......…..................... -$1.8 M
CAMPAIGN GOAL…………...........................………. $5.1 M
PLEASE JOIN US!
Your gift is needed to provide a place of safety after school in Port Angeles. Help create a welcoming environment for kids to learn and grow with activities and mentors to help them become responsible members of our community.
Your gift to the Club will enhance our ability to continue providing life-changing services to the Port Angeles community and ensure that our local children, teens, and families have access to high-quality, award-winning programs when school is not in session.
Thank you for considering our request for a Gift to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula! Your generosity and support will open doors and help us build great futures for Port Angeles youth!
CONSIDER A MAJOR GIFT:
In recognition of your support and commitment to the Club acknowledge your gift with the naming
of a room.
A commitment to the Port Angeles Clubhouse Campaign will position you to inspire others to join you in making a gift, and demonstrate an extraordinary campaign!
YOUR PLEDGE:
- may be paid over three years
- may be made via: cash and/or real estate, appreciated securities, paid-off life insurance, and other planned gift arrangements
- is tax deductible to the full extent of federal and state laws
Download a pledge form
today!
Port Angeles. Join us in providing every child with hope and opportunity!"
-Norma Turner, Campaign Co-Chair
