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Contact: Peter Poon Kwong, poonkwong@bgcsctn.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee Raises $313,000 at 25th Annual Great Futures Gala
New Membership Initiative Announced to Waive Fees for Teens
Columbia, Tennesse – September 27th, 2024 – Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee, a leader in youth development, announced today that its 25th Annual Great Futures Gala raised an impressive $313,000. These funds will help expand the Club’s services and programs, ensuring that young people in the community continue to have access to the resources they need to thrive.
“We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community,” said Ginny Wright, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee. “The funds raised at this event will go directly toward enhancing our programming and providing more opportunities for the youth we serve. We are also thrilled to announce that, as of October 7, 2024, all teen membership fees have been waived, ensuring that cost is no longer a barrier for teens who want to participate.”
Held at World Stages, Spring Hill TN, the Gala featured inspiring speeches, live musical performances, and a lively auction. A highlight of the evening was a heartfelt testimony from Josh, a long-time Club member, who shared how the Boys & Girls Club has helped shape his life. “The Boys & Girls Club has shown me many ways to improve. I have developed leadership skills by being an example for younger members. No matter how I behave or even when I mess up, the staff have always let me come back and treated me like everyone else.” In addition, the event featured an exciting cheer squad performance, which truly captivated the audience.
New Membership Initiative
As part of the Club’s ongoing commitment to making its services accessible, the organization announced that, starting October 7, 2024, all teen membership fees have been waived. In addition, the Club is poised to reduce fees for all other members in the near future. This initiative ensures that more youth can benefit from the Club’s impactful programs without financial barriers.
Sponsorship Support
This year’s Gala was made possible by the generous support of numerous sponsors, including:
- First Farmers
- Parks Motors
- Farm Bureau Insurance TN
- Ole South Builders
- Farm Bureau Health Plans
- First Horizon
- Maury Regional
- Wire Masters
- Gateway Tire
- Roberts Toyota
- Ye Peddlar
- 931 Beauty Co
- Columbia Family Dentistry
- Aubree P
- Cheekwood
- Jeff Ruby
- Nashville Ballet
- Nashville Symphony
- Holiday World
- Tenn Pin Family Fun
- Cabin
- Amigos Mexican Grill
- B’s Salty and Sweet
- Buck and Board Experience
- Buckhead Coffeehouse
- Chick-fil-A
- First Watch
- Jet’s Spring Hill
- Kitchen 218
- Pic(niche)
- Pie Sensations
- Puckett’s
- Bleu 32
- Bloomstall
- Loblolly Interiors Market
- Lowe’s Columbia
- Pickled Mule Academy
- Kendra Scott
- Tillis Jewelry
- Logo Brands
- Muletown Coffee
- Gatlinburg Cabin
- TriGreen Equipment
- Southern Exposure
- Prime and Pint
- Baxter’s Mercantile
- Buff City Soap
- Smith & York
- Tin Cottage
- Tapps Off Main
- Briar Works Pipe
- Graymere Country Club
- Elevate Dance Studio
- Birdy Grace
- Gallery 48
- Lotus Rising Yoga
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee
The vision of Boys & Girls Clubs of America is to provide a world-class Club Experience that ensures success is within reach for every young person who enters our doors. Founded in 1999, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee serves more than 1,500 youth annually across three Clubhouse sites and eleven school-based locations. In partnership with Maury County Public Schools since 2016, the Club has expanded its reach to provide vital services to children and families throughout the region.
For more information, please visit Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee