All these opportunities are in addition to
the basketball tournaments, computer labs, arts and crafts and
the many other programs and services already provided by Boys &
Girls Clubs and other agencies doing good work in the community.
An incredible return on investment.
Research from organizations such as the United Way and Head
Start shows that for every dollar invested in programs offering
healthy activities, we save $7 - $13 in money not spent on drug
and alcohol treatment, juvenile detention, welfare assistance
and prison.
Truth is, well-adjusted children become self-sufficient adults,
productive employees and responsible leaders. And neighborhoods
that meet and work together become cleaner, safer and respectful
of others.
For these reasons and more, we are confident the proposed
community centers will positively affect all citizens, even
those who never set foot inside the door.
That’s why we need your help. Your gift will have a measurable
and decisive impact on the lives of thousands of children, their
families and the place you live.
HOPE CENTERS
Home of Opportunity, Possibilities and Empowerment
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound serve more than 11,800
members. That number could grow to 25,000 by 2010. That will
require an increase in branches from seven to 10 and staff from
73 to 135. Obviously, we see a growing need for more HOPE
Centers everyday.
“I see these
buildings as tools for making children and communities
healthier, happier and better equipped to handle life and its
challenges.”
Brad Cheney,
Campaign Cabinet Chair
The number of single parent families and households with two
working parents mean many of those children are home alone
during the day or engaged in unsupervised activities after
school.
At the same time, there are growing segments of our population,
such as seniors and low income families, looking for places to
gather and get the help they need. Where will they find the
space and services to improve their quality of life?
What we need are Boys & Girls Clubs for the entire community.
When a Boys & Girls Club sits empty waiting for kids to get out
of school, a perfectly good building goes to waste.
If the Club was a community HOPE Center, senior programs could
use it to serve meals and provide health screenings. Training
opportunities could be provided for staff, volunteers and other
service agencies. And public assistance networks could teach
adult literacy course and job skills.
Meeting space available during evening hours could be reserved
for other community activities including youth organizations,
non-profit services, hobby enthusiasts and environmental groups.
On weekends, family support groups could meet on social issues
such as drugs and delinquency. Or teen programs could get the
mentoring they need to work on leadership and career
development.
THE BOTTOM LINE
We have estimated how much it will cost to build and run the
HOPE Centers. A more detailed breakdown is available for each
center. Operating costs and continued program support are
included in the form of an endowment. Ongoing support will allow
us to maintain the facilities and offer services into the
future. We believe it is not enough to have nice buildings, we
must also have a plan to maintain them and the services they
provide for the years ahead.
PHASE ONE
Gary and Carol Milgard Family HOPE Center
Jim and Carolyn
Milgard Family HOPE Center
Donald G.
Topping Regional HOPE Center
Remainder to Endowment
PHASE ONE TOTAL $34,500,000
PHASE TWO
North Mason Center
South Pierce County Center
PHASE TWO TOTAL $12,200,000
PHASE THREE
South Hill/Graham Center
Bremerton/Silverdale Center
PHASE THREE TOTAL $13,300,000
TOTAL $60,000,000
All plans and data
are subject to change.
