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Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, Inc. — Sebastian Branch Grant Application to the Children 's Services Advisory Committee PROPOSAL NARRATIVE A. ORGANIZATION CAPABILITY (Entire Section A not to exceed one page) 1 . Provide the mission statement and vision of your organization . Mission Statement : To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential, as productive, responsible and caring citizens . Vision : To accomplish our mission by establishing neighborhood clubs and outreach services in Indian River County with quality programs and staff. 2 . Provide a brief summary of your organization including areas of expertise, accomplishments and population served. Every day after school and all day during the summer, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County offer evidence-based programming that builds self-confidence and self- esteem, as well as fosters a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness and influence . The diverse activities at our clubs attract young people ages 6 through 18 who pay a nominal membership fee of $ 5 . 00 for the school term and $ 30 . 00 for the summer (which includes a free Boys & Girls Club t-shirt) . The low cost and convenient access make the clubs an unbeatable choice for working parents who need an affordable and safe place for their children to go after school and during the summer months . Club memberships combined with our teen outreach program, the Youth Volunteer Corps , allow us to serve 1200 children annually . While our method of delivery may change with season or school -related activities, our programs are consistent. Each day children are exposed to Five Core Service Areas that satisfy a variety of needs and interests including : • Education and Career Development . . . to facilitate the learning process, become proficient in basic educational subjects, apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology to be successful in a career and life goals . • Character and Leadership Development . . . empowers youth to support and influence-their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships , develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process and respect their own and others ' cultural identities . • Health and Life Skills . . . to help children learn and develop positive behaviors that will nurture their well being, teach the value of personal goals and the skills to mature into successful and self- sufficient adults . • The Arts . . . enables youth to develop creativity and cultural awareness through the visual and performing arts, crafts, and creative writing . • Sports , Fitness and Recreation . . . develops fitness , positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills . j{ P4 n Y 'YS' ` ° rb' i h kw i q xf .a y ... x�L''�rV t i 4 4✓ ` ,c ^`' _ TTT ,A') ''!t.e�: "�, +x x't�" h '! } r . ➢ d 7 t: 19 qy , } w 1Z � L+, :E . :d' r + . ` ..+ r. , r + :K .- fT"�''Y' %cr s - 4 taF ,.s, ••.. .+ t 3' n'1 i .y +�:j p. Ott : ix