 From Devastation, Hope
The human suffering wrought by Hurricane Katrina touches us all. The storm and its floodwaters destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. Total damage along the Gulf Coast could amount to $200 billion. The region faces years of reconstruction. The ongoing human toll – rebuilding shattered lives – is impossible to calculate.
Our Boys & Girls Club family has also experienced loss. Club children, Club professionals and their families are among the nearly 1 million people dislocated by the hurricane. Clubs in three Gulf Coast states – Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama – were either destroyed or severely damaged by the storm.
As of this writing, it is estimated that 16 Clubs, with a total annual enrollment of 20,000+ children, were impacted by the storm. In addition to losing facilities and jobs, they have also lost fundraising capabilities.
But from devastation there is hope. Boys & Girls Clubs of America has established a Hurricane Relief Fund, and is accepting donations from the public to aid Clubs in serving the thousands of children whose lives are disrupted by this disaster, and to plan for the future of damaged Clubs.
We appreciate your support at this critical time and will continue our commitment to providing care and comfort to the thousands of children whose lives were disrupted by the storm.
You can make a donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Hurricane Relief Fund by:
- going to www.bgca.org to make an online gift
- calling 1-800-805-CLUB (Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. ET)
- sending a check, payable to Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hurricane Relief Fund, in the enclosed envelope or to: Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 1230 W. Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309-3447
Thank you for your support at a time of tremendous need. |
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