Gearing Up For Lights on Afterschool 2010!
Children, families, educators, community leaders, policy makers, celebrities and others across the country are making plans to gather in schools, community centers, parks, malls, state capitols and elsewhere on October 21 for the 11th annual Lights on Afterschool. The only nationwide rally for after school programs is organized by the Afterschool Alliance. It is expected to include some 7,500 events across the United States and at U.S. military bases worldwide this year.
The Sykes Unit Keystone & Torch Club will be hosting various fundraisers to celebrate Lights on Afterschool. Sykes members will host a car wash and snack fundraiser .These fundraisers will help the unit to purchase After School Awareness Bracelets for its members. The Keystone & Torch Club has asked each member to wear brightly colored t-shirts on this day to represent Lights on Afterschool 2010.
About Boys & Girls Clubs
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi (BGCCM) is a non-profit organization that inspires and enables young people to become successful, responsible citizens. Youth benefit from our trained, caring, professional staff and volunteers who help young people take control of their lives, envision productive futures and reach their goals. Continue reading …