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Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, Inc. — South County 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 J 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 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 . . KK 1 . 4 ":�+'� b ., f ♦ .t - 4 r [ d ' �. r e+a . i`v`y% ' r+.: I. t) pl F .P �YT� R w #M' W r i� N�+•4t 'v i Y }. Idt l jy