The Rotary Club of Sarasota awards $50,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

The Rotary Club of Sarasota is proud to announce a 5-year grant award of $50,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties to support youth scholarships for the organization’s Great Futures Academy.

The Boys & Girls Clubs give youth a safe place for younger children to learn, play and grow into their full potential, while providing teens their own space to explore their individual voice, college and career opportunities, and gaining experience and skill sets through project-based learning.

Great Futures Academy was created to address the learning loss experienced by local youth due to COVID-19. Through the Academy, Club members will focus on academic recovery as well as participate in a variety of program opportunities to enrich their character and leadership while instilling healthy habits.

“The Rotary Club’s generosity enables us to grow our impact,” said Bill Sadlo, President/CEO. “and it will ensure equitable access to award-winning Club programs and services so that all youth have the opportunity to excel in school, become good citizens, and lead healthy, productive lives.”

For more information, visit bgcsdc.org

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been a leading youth-serving organization since 1970, and provides enriching after-school and summer programs to thousands of youth, ages 6 to 18, in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Arcadia. The organization’s mission is toenable all young people, especially those who need services the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The programs are designed to empower youth to excel in school, become leaders, adopt healthy habits and create plans for success after high school graduation. For more information, visit bgcsdc.org or call 941-366-3911.