The Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County is honored to receive the generous support of the East Wake–Johnston County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., which presented a donation of $1,852 to benefit youth development programming provided to Boys & Girls Club members.
The check was presented to Club members, Club Director Kourtney Bowen, Assistant for Resource Development and Community Engagement Lynn Stanley, and Director of Resource Development and Community Engagement Kelly Blanchard by Teen Advisor Takisha Harper and distinguished East Wake–Johnston County Chapter members.
Chartered on September 8, 2024, the East Wake–Johnston County Chapter has actively uplifted youth and families through service and leadership. The chapter’s work is guided by the 2024–2025 program theme, B.I.R.T.H., which reflects the chapter’s mission and values:
- Being Accountable – to ourselves and our community
- Inspiring – our children through intentional and impactful action
- Relationships – cultivating sisterly and familial bonds
- Transformative Programming – delivering strategic programs with excellence
- Higher Purpose – promoting self-care and renewal through service
“Planting seeds of excellence, cultivating a legacy of success, and stewarding the next generation of compassionate leaders.”
“The impact of this gift is far-reaching,” said Kelly Blanchard. “It will help sustain programs that serve over 200 youth annually through academic enrichment, STEM exploration, character development, and health and wellness initiatives. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and leadership of the East Wake–Johnston County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.”
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County looks forward to continued partnership and collaboration in building brighter futures for local youth.
Media Contact:
Kelly Blanchard
Director of Resource Development and Community Engagement
Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County
kblanchard@johnstonbgc.org
P.O. Box 784, Selma, NC 27576
www.johnstonbgc.org
Boys and Girls Club of Johnston County
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Lynn Stanley Director of Resource Dev & Community Engagement
- June 05, 2025
- (919) 351-1559
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