Oceanside, CA (March 2017) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) has been awarded $500 by Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., to support one of BGCO’s cornerstone programs, Academic Achievement Hour.
Academic Achievement Hour offers a variety of activities to ensure the academic success of Club members. Each day, BGCO provides homework assistance, literacy intervention and an intensive Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM) component. During Academic Achievement Hour all participants are involved in interactive, project based learning activities, educational and strategic games, hands on experiments and creative and innovative art activities that incorporate academics.
“BGCO provides the guidance and support our members need to ensure they make it to the academic finish line. Said Jodi Diamond, CEO “By providing them with Academic Achievement Hour, we are making sure that they are prepared to graduate from high school with a plan for the future and, ultimately, are ready to step into 21st Century jobs.”
“We are thankful for community partners like Staples, who help us to further achieve our mission to inspire, develop and enrich young people to reach their full potential as confident, responsible and caring members of society” said Diamond.
Staples is committed to giving back to the community through their 2 Million & Change Program, a philanthropic initiative which allows Staples associates around the world to direct funding to non-profit organizations focused on academic education or job skills.
“For 30 years, Staples associates have been making a difference in their communities around the world,” said Regis Mulot, Chief Human Resources Officer, Staples, Inc., “We’re thrilled that the 2 Million & Change program lets our associates make an even greater impact on the organizations they are passionate about.”
About Staples Community and Giving
Staples contributes to educational and job-related community efforts with a primary focus on disadvantaged youth, from literacy and mentoring to career skills development, through in-kind and monetary donations and grants from Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc. Through its community and giving efforts, Staples has helped thousands of organizations in 26 countries. For more information, visit www.staples.com/community.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) is a youth development organization that is dedicated to providing a safe, fun and enriching environment for youth to spend time during non-school hours. During the school year, we serve 1,100 youth daily, providing stimulating and quality Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STREAM) activities. In addition, we offer a unique program to adults with disabilities, called R.O.A.D.’s.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside is a local, independent organization affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. BGCO raises 100% of the funds that support our life changing programs through individual giving, events and grants. 100% of those funds stay right here in North County to serve youth in our local communities.
We continue to uphold our mission: To inspire, develop and enrich young people to reach their fullest potential as confident, responsible and caring members of society. To learn more, please visit www.bgcoceanside.org .
