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Why an Annual Fund?
While we receive generous support
from the United Way and other sources, this funding does not begin to cover the cost of delivering our programs. We purposely
keep our membership fees low at $25 per year, so that children in the greatest need of our services have the ability
to receive them. To meet the increasing demand for our services, we need your help. Your annual fund investment gives you
the power to help our children succeed. The impact of the Boys and Girls Clubs in the lives of our children is clear:
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87% of club kids finish high school as compared to 66% of all young people in the USA.
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The college graduation rate for club kids is 56% higher than the national average.
Seaford police
reported a 62% decrease in juvenile crime after the Western Sussex Club opened.
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60% of participants in our educational enhancement programs have increased at least one letter
grade in each subject tutored.
What does your contribution do?
Here are some examples
of what your investment can provide:
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$1,000 pays for one member to attend Summer Fun Club for 10 weeks.
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$500 pays for all events, programs, and activities for one child for a year.
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$250 pays for one member's homework help or computer skills enhancement.
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$100 pays for ten weeks of specialized instruction by local artists in our Fine Arts Program.
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And, our low administration costs (only 12%) means more money is allocated directly to programs
and services that benefit our kids.
How can you help?
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware
has grown dramatically in the past 10 years, but there is still much more to be done. Just consider:
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Our program locations have expanded from five to 26 locations statewide.
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Club membership has increased from 3,200 to more than 15,000 kids - an increase of close to 400%!
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A recent study identified 15,000 additional children who would greatly benefit from the opportunities
that the clubs offer.
Your help is needed to make sure that every child who needs our help has the opportunity to receive
it!
The Annual Fund for Kids' offers several special giving categories including:
Presidents Circle $5,000 & greater
Leaders Circle $2,500 or $4,999
Coaches Circle $1,000 or $2,499
Counselors Circle $500 - $999
Cheerleaders Circle $100 - $499
Contributors Circle Up to $99
Donors who give at a level of $2,500 and above will receive
special recognition and will be invited to a special reception.
Giving is Easy
We offer a variety of methods for you to
give your support:
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Cash or Check Please make checks payable to the Appoquinimink Boys and Girls Clubs
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Pledges You can divide your contribution into quarterly or semi-annual payments.
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Gifts of Securities These may offer additional tax advantages. Please contact our office at 378-7620
to arrange.
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Matching Gifts Many companies match charitable gifts made by their employees. This is a great way
to increase the value of your gift. If your company offers this program, please forward the necessary paperwork to us to complete.
Your help can really make a difference in the life of a child. Thanks for your support!
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