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'f. <br /> Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, Inc. — South County Branch <br /> Grant Application to the Children's Services Advisory Committee <br /> s PROPOSAL NARRATIVE <br /> A ORGANIZATION CAPABILITY (Entire Section A not to exceed one page) <br /> 1 . Provide the mission statement and vision of your organization. <br /> � Mission Statement. To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from <br /> , disadvantaged circumstances to realize their full potential , as productive, responsible and caring <br /> x <br /> citizens. <br /> Vision : To accomplish our mission by establishing neighborhood clubs and outreach services in <br /> ' IT -' =A »` Indian River County with quality programs and staff. <br /> 2,. Provide a brief summary of your organization including areas of expertise, <br /> accomplishments, and population served. <br /> 1MS Yy <br /> 0'� 4 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County offers a diverse, affordable program to kids in a <br /> Positive atmosphere . Our daily after-school and summer programs offered through our "Club" <br /> VI <br /> house locations and our outreach services provided through our Youth Volunteer Corps program <br /> allows us to provide services to children throughout Indian River County. These program <br /> activities attract and sustain young people, ages 6 through 18 , who pay a nominal annual <br /> membership fee of $ 35 . 00 (which includes a free Boys & Girls Club t-shirt) . Nowhere in Indian <br /> .. . <br /> River County can kids or parents find such valuable services offered so inexpensively. While <br /> our method of program delivery may change with seasonal activities, or school related <br /> endeavors, the core of what and how we conduct daily activities remains much the same . The <br /> ioi <br /> overall Boys & Girls Club program structure can be divided into "Five Core Service Areas" . <br /> 4r Together, these core service areas provide a diverse base of activities designed to meet the needs <br /> k and interests of every member. The following Five Core program areas represent the Club ' s <br /> ¢' service offerings to its membership : <br /> - • Education and Career Development . enables youth to become proficient in basic <br /> ' TIT., educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology to <br /> achieve success in a career and life in general. <br /> • Character and Leadership Development . . . empowers youth to support and influence their <br /> fi Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self- <br /> x s <br /> aa image, participate in the democratic process and respect their own and others ' cultural <br /> b <br /> identities. <br /> N }4 • Health and Life Skills . . . develops young people ' s capacity to engage in positive behaviors <br /> that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient <br /> x�x ' • The Arts . . . enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through <br /> knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts , crafts, performing arts and creative writing . <br /> t � ` • < 'Sports, Fitness and Recreation . . . develops fitness , positive use of leisure time, skills for stress <br /> management, appreciation for the environment and social skills . <br /> IT <br /> 4 <br />