AUGUST 2020
Hello Friend of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta,

I hope that you are well and staying safe and connected during these times.
 
Over these past 6 plus months our nation and the world has been experiencing very challenging and uncertain times. This global event has impacted us all and especially for our members and their families. Like so many Boys & Girls Clubs across the country and non-profits alike, we remain committed to seeking out new ways to serve our communities.
 
I am grateful and inspired to see so many reaching out to help others, opening their hearts for the greater good and coming together in the face of adversity. Our dedication to the youth and the families of our community is stronger than ever, and we are committed to doing whatever it takes to continue to serve those who need us most.
 
We have been working diligently to come up with new ways to be able to serve our communities' youth and families. At first through virtual programs and weekly bags of groceries; then we shifted into reopening for our summer programs. All the while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols.

Our summer program is nearing its end and our members have been adjusting to the “New Normal”, while remaining safe and having a fun, unique summer.

For the past month, our team has been working on how to best serve
“Those That Need Us Most.” As our schools look at how they are going to reopen, we too are doing the same. That’s why we are leading with innovative, solution-focused strategies to meet the needs of our Club kids and families-- making sure that youth have a safe, supportive, healthy system in place, providing them with the academic assistance and tutors needed to keep them engaged and on-track academically with their distant-learning education, while also providing them with nutritional snacks & meals and positive, enriching activities.  

Our reopening plan is contingent upon many moving parts, such as hiring enough staff to support the amount of youth and families needing our service, abiding to State/CDC protocols and having the resources needed to support this large undertaking.
  
To the MSUSD Staff and Board of Directors, and to all of you, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for your commitment to our mission. We look forward to emerging from this crisis stronger and more resilient than ever before.
 
At the Club we say: “Be kind to each other, have patience and make someone smile”
 

Sincerely,
 
Noam Zimin
CEO




"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples."  -Mother Teresa


CLUB NEWS
School-Year Registration Now Open!
We're Hiring!
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta is looking for energetic, talented individuals who love working with youth in grades 1st-8th in a fun, safe, and active environment for the School-Year.
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During these uncertain times, it is even more important for youth to have a safe and encouraging support network; meaning that you have the opportunity to make a positive, life-long impact on the lives of the youth we serve.

Due to social distancing regulations, our staff to youth ratio has decreased to 1:10-15. This means the number of staff members needed on-site has increased greatly. In order to serve our community, we need your help to spread the word, so that we can hire more dedicated Youth Development Professionals and Directors.
FUN FROM LAST MONTH

We want to thank you all for a great, and safe first month back at the Club! Our Club members are enjoying the sunshine and staying active through our social distancing activities during our Summer Program.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR YOUTH
Amazon Smile
Rite Aid KidCents Charity
Rewards
Are you a frequent Ramshaw's ACE Hardware shopper? Assist local youth by donating your reward points. 
 
By providing a Ramshaw's ACE Hardware staff with our phone number at check-out,
(530) 220-5055, you will earn us reward points that will go towards fun, hands-on projects for youth at the Club. 
SUPPORTERS FROM LAST MONTH
Thank you Mount Shasta Union School District for your continuous support of the Club! We appreciate all
that you do for our Club kids.
Many thanks to Great Northern for partnering with us to assist us in continuing to provide weekly food to our Club members enrolled in the Feed the Kids Program.
A warm thank you to the Siskiyou Child Care Council that provides Club members with financial assistance for our Club Program fees.
A special thank you to Chuck and Brandy Mahan at Pancho & Lefkowitz for your generous weekly donation of delicious meals to serve our Club members. They absolutely love your rice, beans and quesadillas. We are deeply grateful!
A big thank you to Ramshaw's ACE Hardware for your continuous support of the Club! We deeply appreciate you celebrating your 75 year anniversary by hosting a Round-Up in support of the Club this month!
A warm thank you to Mt. Shasta Supermarket for donating weekly meals to the Club during our Summer program! Our Club members love all the food that you provide.
Many thanks to the Siskiyou Landtrust for your continued partnership with the Club. Our Members have greatly enjoyed picking fresh fruit from your community garden to enjoy for a delicious breakfast addition!
A big thank you to Springhill Nursery & Gardens for your continued support of the Club. Your generous donation of tomato and sunflower starts for our Garden-to-Table program is deeply appreciated!
A warm thank you to the Siskiyou Masonic Lodge & the Mt. Shasta Car Show-n-Shine for donating a plethora of school supplies and backpacks to distribute to our Club members this school year. We greatly appreciate your generosity! And a special thank you to past Board Member, Sheryle Neukirch, for assisting with this connection.
& Mt. Shasta Car Show-n-Shine
A big thank you to Mount Shasta School Cafe for your generous donation of fruit to the Club! All of the kids loved the strawberries, and the peaches from Hunter Orchards Peaches.
A tremendous thank you to our Volunteers who have remained committed and connected to the Club in various ways during these challenging times. A special thank you to Jane Seeley, who regularly brings the Club kids delicious produce!

Vision: 
We envision healthy, empowered and engaged youth who appreciate and respect themselves, each other, their families, the community and the environment.
 

Mission: 
We empower youth to reach their full potential as responsible, caring and productive citizens through professionally led programs and activities that are fun, positive and relevant in a safe, supportive and healthy environment.