Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area, Inc.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area make daily impact on children's lives. The club members achieve Academic success - the majority of club members complete some kind of post-secondary education. Members also show good character demonstrated by 65% of teenagers volunteer in their communities.

I wholeheartedly support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee because it is dedicated to making a positive and meaningful impact on our community. This organization is driven by a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to addressing some of the most pressing issues our society faces. Here are some specific reasons why I believe in and support our non-profit:

Mission and Values: To enable all youth throughout the Pee Dee to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

Impact: I have witnessed firsthand the tangible and significant impact our organization has had on the lives of children and youth in the community. Whether it's providing essential services to those in need, advocating for change, or fostering a sense of community, our non-profit is making a difference.

Dedicated Team: I am fortunate to work alongside a team of passionate, talented, and dedicated individuals who are committed to our organization's mission. Their unwavering commitment inspires me to do my best every day.

Transparency: Our non-profit operates with transparency and accountability. We take our responsibility to donors and the community seriously, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively.

Community Engagement: We actively engage with the community we serve, listening to their needs and involving them in our programs and initiatives. This approach fosters trust and ensures that our work is truly impactful.

Innovation: Our organization is not afraid to innovate and adapt to changing circumstances. We are constantly seeking new and creative solutions to the challenges we face, which allows us to stay relevant and effective.

Collaboration: Our non-profit understands the importance of collaboration and partnerships. We work with other organizations, businesses, and government agencies to maximize our impact and reach.

Long-term Vision: Our organization has a clear long-term vision for the future. This vision provides a sense of direction and purpose, ensuring that our efforts today are building a better tomorrow.

Personal Growth: Working for this non-profit has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally. I have developed new skills, expanded my knowledge, and gained a deeper understanding of the issues we address.

Inspiration: Every day, I am inspired by the stories of the people we help and the progress we make. This inspiration fuels my dedication to our non-profit's mission.

In summary, I wholeheartedly support the Boys & Girls of the Pee Dee because it embodies the values and principles I hold dear, makes a real and positive impact on our community, and is filled with passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a difference. I am proud to be a part of this organization and look forward to contributing to its continued success.

I have been a board member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee for over 25 years.
My long-term involvement is directly linked to the excellent work the staff does in providing a safe environment and conducting relevant programs for our children. I use the term "Our Children" because we treat them as our own. We care about them as if they are our own. Our goal is to have every child, who regularly attends the club and participates in the programs offered, ready for life when they graduate from high school.
This is a reoccurring opportunity to make a difference in each child's life and new children are signing on and joining our Boys and Girls Club Family. The world is changing at a much faster rate than ever before.
That means we must continuously be better every year to better prepare them for the changing world.

As a long-term board member, I have seen the successes of the young men and women we serve growing into successful citizens with pride in themselves and in their community.

We have club alumni who are in the community or are returning to the community that are leaders in their profession, this includes in the medical services, law and law enforcement, and education.

The Pee Dee area is a better place because of the kids we make a difference with on a daily, weekly basis.

The Boys & Girls club of the Pee Dee has been a great experience for me. The have seen the Club change so many young peoples life and prepare them for success!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area provides youth with a well-rounded program that is relevant to youth. This organization has done a GREAT JOB impacting the lives of so many deserving youth; including mine.

Great place for kids! They have implemented tons of safety measures to keep our kids safe during the pandemic. They also provide nutritious meals for kids throughout the year.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee is an amazing organization, and I am just sorry that I didn’t know more about it before I joined the Board in January of 2019. We meet once a month- I remember thinking that was a lot of meetings.
Now I understand WHY! You cannot imagine how much information is shared about our six clubs and the decisions/participation that take place.

Neal Zimmerman is a born leader with the ability to connect with people, coordinate the pocketbook, and preach about this organization. His energy is enviable, as is the energy of the staff( and the kids!) The programs are well run and the kids are thriving, even during the months since the Corona virus landed on our shores.

I am proud to be a member of the Board, and proud of the Pee Dee Boys and Girls Clubs. We are strong, resilient, and able to adjust to the challenges that we have faced and will continue to face. I look forward to the future of our Clubs and the many young lives we will touch!!

I feel as though they serve as a great resource for our youth and have done a super job with working with managing during COVID.

I have served on the board of the Hartsville Boys and Girls Club for several years and have witnessed the tremendous positive impact this organization makes on our community. The staff is very dedicated to their mission to serve those children every day.

They organization is vital to our community. Our school district has listed this organization as the only organization that is meeting the need of our kids during this pandemic.

It is amazing how the youth come back and share what the Boys & Girls Club meant to them. I've heard stories such as: "The Club saved my life," "I was inspired to play sports because of the Boys & Girls Club," or " I discover my passion because of the Boys & Girls Club."

Though this organization, like any organizations isn't perfect, lives are being changed and youth are being affected in a positive way...

This is an extremely well-run organization that does so much good for the youth in our community. I have been blown away by their dedication and positive impact.

BGCPDA is an excellent organization that strives to provide top-notch programming to the youth of the community! They have done amazing things for the Pee Dee Area!

My two kids have attended the Club and the Club gave them there first jobs as teenagers. The job training skills they learn at the Boys & Girls Club helped them become the productive worker they are today.

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee provide a safe, fun and educational environment for the youth of our area. Outstanding staff, coupled with experienced and dedicated leadership provides opportunities for the overall development of the youth membership.

We have 6 clubs in the Pee Dee area serving young people daily at a very reasonable cost or no cost to some less able to pay. The results are phenomenal. The children perform better in school, are exposed to the advances in technology, and develop the appropriate social skills. They learn to behave more maturely and to be considerate of others. I am proud to be on the board of the Boys and Girls Club in Hartsville and also the entire Pee Dee area board. The clubs have a more positive impact on young people than any other organization in my opinion.

I have been involved and active with the BGCPDA for more than 10 years. It is one the most efficient non-profit organization I have ever been associated with. The mission to serve all kids is what they do every day.

BGCPA has been a great place to volunteer. The staff goes beyond what is required. They are appreciative of what the Board members does and is always willing to assist in board projects for the club. They seem to genuinely care for the students.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area provides youth with a safe and fun place to be after school and during the summer. There are various activities & programs to engage our youth and help them to grow.

It is a great and fulfilling adventure working with the Boys and Girls club. I have been given the opportunity to reach out and assist students who need help in weak areas in their learning. This seem to be successful because I am able to give that one-one contact that students require. students are motivated and willing to learn. Due to this students' academic performances show great improvement.

My experience working with the Lake City Boys and Girls Club has been a great one! As a professional working with students on a daily basis during regular school hours, it is indeed a benefit to communicate and interact with some of the same students I teach after school so that greater rapport can be established. The opportunity all students have to develop social, teamwork, and life-management skills through interactions with peers and workers are limitless. I look forward to seeing how much impact I can help make in sharing my knowledge of academics, particular math, as well as any personal experiences that can be applicable to their own lives.

as a parent of three who attend the Lake City Boys & Girls Club it is a very good experience of having my kids to attend this facility. They get help with they home work, they made new friends, they go on trips, and they also learn different things every day. I would recommend anyone to let they kids attend the Lake city Boys and Girls Club. Staff is very nice and they are very active with the kids.

I was so lucky to get to spend a week at the Boys & Girls Club in Florence. I was incredibly impressed with the level of dedication displayed by all staff and volunteers of the club. The kids were so loving and clearly had strong connections with the staff and it was overall such a fun environment to be a part of. Kids were eager to work hard to get their homework done so that they could go play with their friends in the Art Room, Gym, Game Room, Swing set, or any of the other child-oriented activities available to the kids.

I had the amazing opportunity to stay and assist at this nonprofit for an entire week along with a few others who are my closest friends now. This nonprofit does a stellar job in showing the youth that they too have a chance in the world. The staff is friendly and they give the kids great projects to do in order to increase their critical and social skills. Walking into the place I was immediately filled with joy as I heard kids laughing and having a great time. The staff knows the adversity they face but they do it all for the kids and come in ever single day ready to serve them. It is truly a special place that anybody would be lucky to step foot in.

my kids have been coming maybe 2 weeks now. at first they were shy. now I can hardly get them to come home. my son is more open to meeting people and talking. my daughter is more involve in school projects and been more spontaneous.. I wouldn't trade this place for the world.. im, glad my kids go here.. AND I just absolutely love the same.. I could give 10 stars I would.. amiss. dawn soto.

I had an amazing experience working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area. Everyone was very friendly and helpful in getting us volunteers settled in.

I had the amazing opportunity to stay at and volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of Florence. Not only did I witness the passion of the employees and volunteers but I saw the love and enjoyment the children experience at the club. I was fortunate enough to spend time with the children while also contributing to various upkeep and decorating projects in the Boys and Girls Club. The BGC works hard to provide support, guidance, and resources to kids who need it and the benefits are evident. It is a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment focused on the success of the children they serve.

My children have been coming to the Boys a Girls Club at Hannah Pamplico EMS for the past two years and I must say I wouldn't trade my decision to let my children come here for nothing in this world. BGC has been a major plus in my kids' life. From helping them with their homework, the many activities that they do on a daily basis, the programs and workshops are just amazing. Even throughout their summer programs. They really care about the kids' education, well-being, fun and exercise, and safety. I just love overall everything that the BGC is doing with the children. They also have family night about once a month which interacts the parents with what is going on and every event and been wonderful. I truly love BGC of Pamplico and everything that they do for the children..

I did a one week externship at the Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area. This was a very educational and fun experience for me. I learned a lot about how non-profits work and really enjoyed working with the kids and the employees at the club. The Boys and Girls Club is such an important aspect of the Pee Dee community and I'm glad to have been a part of it, if only for a week!

I have worked with for the Boys & Girls Club for over 10 years. Each year has gotten better & better.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee serve at risk youth in 6 different communities across the Pee Dee area of South Carolina. In these communities, these maybe the only extracurricular activities they participate in outside of school.

The clubs provide mentoring services, safe secure environments, and citizen education to provide these young adults with the social skills to succeed in life after high school.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area serve over 700 children a day with after school support that includes adult mentoring in character development, homework assistance and tutoring, access to computers, healthy life habits and encourages teens to prepare for high school graduation and a career after high school or to focus on obtaining a college education.
The success of the club is due to community financial support and the commitment of our staff to each of the children that we serve. Bottom line...impact and positive influence is being given every day in 1 of our 6 area clubs.

Incredible organization with a great staff at each location, a dedicated Board and most importantly, tremendous kids! Lives are changed here and our community is better because of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee.

This organization serve underprivileged children in our city who would have no place to go after school. In addition, their fees allows low income parents to be able to afford a safe place for their children to go after school.

Every child needs a place 'to go' and a place where they can be a part of something 'good'.
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area provides that place for hundreds of young people in our area. We need to ensure that "that place" is always available. We need to ensure that encouragement tempered with challenge is always available to our future men and women of the Pee Dee Area.

I am proud to serve on the Board for the Boys & Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area. The experienced staff provides a safe environment for some of the most disadvantaged youth in our community to learn and play. It is exciting to see the new programs that the staff is working hard to constantly secure funding to implement with the kids.

Great organization that works hard for the youth of our community!

I participated with a volunteer group that was organized by my employer to assist the B&GC for a few hours one afternoon as groups of kids rotated through several fun, hands-on activity stations. The task for my station was to build the tallest possible tower with jelly beans and toothpicks. Wow! I saw first-hand a wonderful blend of creativity, competition, and excitement from the youngsters. The assigned staff-persons exemplified a wonderful blend of loving support, wise counsel, and firm discipline as needed when unfavorable behaviors got excessive. I was quite impressed how the B&GC personnel so carefully channeled those youthful energies into such constructive results. This experience made me proud and confirmed my recent choice to be a B&GC board member.

BGCPDA is highly visible in the community. They touch hundreds of area children's lives each day. We have a very engaged Executive Director who keeps everyone abreast of the activities across all of the sites. I am proud to support BGCPDA

Great organization - improving the lives of countless youth in the Pee Dee area, one step, one project, one dream, one life at a time.

Making a difference in the community building future leaders with strong character, healthy lifestyles and good citizenship. Proud to be part of such a great and caring organization!

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area provide a wonderful service for our community and the children they serve.

My experience with this organization was very meaningful and educational. The staff was very helpful and engaging,which means alot when you are leaving your children with strangers. I felt a sense of relief knowing that they were cared for and safe. Now I'm a board member, who wants to offer back to my community because I know what impact it had on my family when my children attended. As a single parent with three children, it offered my children a positive outlook on life. The Boys and Girls Club changes the lives of children and is much needed in all communities.

I serve on the board and volunteer doing a cooking class with a group of students .

Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee is a standout organization in the region. Many young lives are positively impacted by their involvement with the Club. The children and staff all have a sense of pride, and the club works hard to build character, work ethic, and a mindset of service to the community.

Outstanding experience! Fund raising, facility projects, mentoring, building lives! What better way to give back - and feel a great sense of pride!!

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area make a difference in the lives of many at-risk children, and by helping them, the clubs help families and the community. The clubs are a safe after-school environment and offer much more than play time. A caring staff of passionate professionals helps students with their homework and computer skills while building character and self-esteem. The club's mission is "to inspire and enable all young people from throughout the Pee Dee Area, especially those who need us most, to become productive, responsible, and caring citizens." This isn't just talk. It's action.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area is definitely a leader in the non-profit sector. Management is professional, responsive, timely, and very frugal in use of their monetary resources.

The executive director is hands-on, genuine, and mission-oriented. This management style is embraced by all staff.

We work with lots of non-profits, and this organization is definitely top-notch.

A board member for over 10+ years and Treasure 6 years - have viewed first hand the impact and influence that the Club along with its directors makes. Educational and personal skills that follow the boys and girls club members are so valuable. It is so heart warming, when one of the former members comes back to the club or an event and you learn that he or she is an engineer, attorney, banker, etc. The BGCPDA makes an impact!

I have seen first-hand for several years how this organization provides a safe place for children to gather after school and during the summer months. While at the Club, members are able to get valuable help with school work, able to learn new skills such as gardening and cooking, and able to develop positive social and character skills through many interactive programs and activities. The administrative team does a remarkable job managing the resources provided and those they obtain through many individual and private donor sources.

Great place for Boys and Girls in Florence to study, learn and socialize. The staff is very knowledgeable and is always there for advice. Best of all it is a fun, safe place to go! Highly recommend it!

I was honored to serve as a Board Member for this club for 9 years. During that time I had the opportunity to mentor one of our club kids. Saleisha was blessed to win SC Youth of the Year, go on to graduate college and has just recently earned her degree from Law School. Due to the Boys and Girls Club influence she not only learned to dream big! She lived those dreams. I can't say enough about the dedicated team work of the Board Members and Staff Members at all of the Pee Dee Area Clubs. They truly save lives of 100's of kids every day!

BGCPDA is an excellent organization from the top down. Staff makes great effort to ensure the success of the kids, and it shows.

This is such an outstanding organization and asset to our community. The services and stability they provide to so many is invaluable and such a blessing. On top of all this, the young people will always find an open door. Thanks Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area for all you do for so many people!

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area provide a great service for their community. Through their after school programs, they assist the area's children with their education. Moreover, they provide daily meals to kids who often may not get dinner at home. Having volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club, I can honestly say that it is an amazing organization whose members really care about the community that they are serving.

This organization strives daily to create a safe and respectful environment so that everyone that comes through their doors has opportunity for individual growth.

I had the pleasure of leading a group of volunteers from the Boston College Appalachia Volunteers on a trip to the club in Florence, SC during Spring Break of 2015. The work this club does is incredible and incredibly important. What stood out most to me about this particular Boys and Girls Club was how completely dedicated the staff members were to what matters the most--the kids. Every thing this club does is for the kids. They genuinely went above and beyond to provide this service to Florence, SC, and I could tell even during one short week there that the afternoons the boys and girls spent at the club were truly impactful and formative. I learned a ton from everyone I met here that week--The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area are truly a great nonprofit.

I have been serving on the board for about seven years. The commitment of the staff, board and volunteers is amazing. We are exposed on a regular basis to a great club outcome story. Makes serving on this board very humbling and gratifying.

I have been involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area for several years and continue to be amazed by the committed board members, the wonderfully dedicated leadership, the awesome staff, and most of all, the amazing kids who all make serving this worthy cause a source of joy and fulfillment. Together, we do make a difference in our future!

I spent a week volunteering with the club last spring with a group of college students and it was a great time. Everyone working there has a great attitude and showed so much dedication, an irreplaceable group. But more than this the kids at the club were amazing. If you show them you actually care you can really see them blossom.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area was a wonderful environment to be apart of when I volunteered there this past spring break as apart of the Boston College Appalachia Volunteers. The entire community made us feel so welcome and I enjoyed every minute being able to serve the community. Everyone on staff was incredibly nice and and caring, and really made our stay in Florence a trip to remember. The kids at the club were awesome and I loved being able to help them out, as well as getting to spend time with them throughout the week. Overall, the Boys and girls Club of the Pee Dee Area is a wonderful place that really helps the community it serves, and truly makes a difference in the lives of the children and their families.

What an incredible experience working with the Boys and Girls Club of Pee Dee. Not only do the staff members care so much about the kids, but they make volunteering there a great experience as well. Our group was coming to the Boys and Girls Club for a spring break service trip, and while we knew we would be staying the week at the Boys and Girls Club we had no idea how above and beyond the board of directors, site administrators, and staff members would go to make us feel at home. We all brought sleeping bags with an understanding that we would be sleeping each night on the floor, but upon arriving the board members and site administrators told us they had rounded up cots and blow up mattresses for us to sleep on-- along with more snacks and food than we knew what to do with! Each day we would help around the club (painting, cleaning up, etc) and then when the kids would arrive we would get to play with them and it was wonderful. Often, when volunteering at various organizations, volunteers are given little direction or are given small, menial tasks to stay occupied. The Boys and Girls Club was not like this at all as they fully integrated us with their program and fundraising efforts-- like a BBQ fundraiser where we helped to cook and distribute food. The Club has made an incredible impact in these kids lives-- in giving them mentors to look up to, educational direction, access to healthy food every day, and a place that is safe and fun for them to grow as youth.

I found the Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area to be a really special place. The staff members are incredibly helpful and caring, as I learned from my week of service there in March 2014. It is evident that these men and women truly have the children's and organization's best interests at heart. The children that attend this Boys and Girls Club location are so smart and wonderful to be around. It is clear that these children benefit from their time at the organization and that the staff works their hardest to help each individual child reach their full potential. The Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area is an admirable organization and I send them all of my best wishes!

The Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area is truly a remarkable place. I had the wonderful opportunity of leading a trip of Boston College volunteers during the spring break of 2013. During this week, we were able to volunteer at the BGC and assist with landscaping, cleaning and planning activities for the children. When it was our time to leave at the end of the week, I can honestly say that there were tears in my eyes. The interactions between the staff and children were so nurturing and compassionate. The individuals at the BGC truly care about one another in a way that I believe is unique to this specific club. I was able to speak with and get to know Susan, Neal, Decar, Michael and Justin, to name a few, and I have the utmost respect for them all. They were all so hospitable to the BC students and made us feel welcomed into their community. I am eager to get back to Florence to see the club again, but it brings me great happiness to keep in touch with the club. I cannot speak highly enough of this organization and the work that they do for the children of the Pee Dee area.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee serves as a safe haven for children after school. In a safe and secure environment programs are offered to further develop childrens learning. Computer labs help them with social media skills and homework. The trained and caring staff are role models that promote a postive attitude and teach life skills.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee does an exceptional job serving those youth that need the most help in our community. Their programming focuses on growing the whole child, not just an educational or physical program. This organization puts every hard earned dollar (donations and grants) to good use and continues to grow. I started as a volunteer 10 years ago through the Junior League of Florence when we helped once a month with Birthday parties and continued as we built the healthy eating programming. I am proud to be a part of such a well run and deserving non-profit.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee is celebrating 50 years of service to the children of the Pee Dee area of SC this year. The orgainization is well run with true professionals managing the orginization with once goal in mind - providing a positve place for kids who need us most. I continue to be impressed with the effectiveness of the clubs and how they are making a diffrence in kids lives.

Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee does an awesome job for so many youth. Staff members work with the young adults through a variety of programs that help prepare them for future school and employment endeavors. Most impressive is one of the High School youths speak to the Board in segments at the meetings. Also, learning or experiencing some of the success stories of the youth that return from college and they actually state how much they appreciated the BGCPD and what a difference it made in their lives! Testimonies are the best!

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee provides a vital role in hundreds of children and teens' lives each day. The life skills, positive and encouraging environment and accountability provided by adult mentors is a life changer for many of our youth. Thank you to the staff, leadership and community for providing this service to the next generation. It is a worthy and necessary investment.

Erik Marechal

I have had the pleasure of serving on the board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee for over 16 years now. I find it to be one of the most worth while and rewarding experiences. We at the Boys and Girls Clubs are making a difference in the lives of children all over the Pee Dee. Young people from disadvantaged circumstances get the advantage they need to succeed. This is on community service organization that is worthy of everyone's time and support. Get involved and help save a young Boy or a Young Girl from a life without opportunities and help to give them what they need to succeed.

AS A LONG TERM BOARD MEMBER AND FORMER CHAIRMAN I CAN CONCLUDE THAT WITHOUT OUR REGIONS CLUBS MANY YOUNG PEOPLE WOULD NOT GET THE QUALITY DIRECTION NEEDED IN THEIR LIVES.WE OFFER NOT ONLY HOPE BUT LIFE SKILLS NEEDED TODAY......

I have been a board member for 2 years. The local Pee Dee area clubs make a difference in the lives of youth in ways that truly have an impact for a lifetime. Not just on the individual youth, but also indirectly on the " health " of our local communities by empowering our children to become contributing menbers of society.

I have been involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee for almost 10 years. They serve a portion of our Florence community that need assistance in the worst way. Over 70% of the households have one parent or less, and are considered to be living below the poverty line. Without the positive influence of the Clubs in our member lives, I'm not sure where these children would end up in society. The good news is that because of the staff and the solid educational programs they provide, these children have a fighting chance to better their lives and the lives of those around them. To my knowledge there is not an organization that is more influential in children's lives than our Boys and Girls Clubs.

I have been a board member for over 13 years and truly see the difference that the clubs of the Pee Dee have made.

I have been serving on the board for the Marion Center for approximately 3 yrs. It has been very reqrding and a blessing to me to see what the center has done for the children in Marion. Some of the children have experienced things they otherwise would not have if not for the B & G Club. Since opening the center in Marion we have seen an improvement in the childrens grades. Parents are telling us of the positive affects they see in their children. It excites the board to know that we are making a difference to a lot of our children in Marion County.

I'm a board member of the Pee Dee Area Boys and Girls Club. And when I look at the dedication of
the management and staff of the organization. When you listen to the stories of the childern, on how
the club as totally changed their lives. It's a place for the childern to go and be safe. And that is such
a help for working mothers. I'm proud to be a part of such a awesome organization.

I have been a member Hartsville Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area for 2 years and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Not only does our club have an active board but the staff is involved, compassionate and driven. Everyday a child is touched by what this organization stands for. They are cared for while spending time at the club but most importantly, they are motivated and believed in themselves and others around them.

C Frazier

I am a board member for the Boys & Girls Cllub of Marion County and have been since the conception of the club. The hard work and dedication of many people have make the club a success. The children and young people of Marion have reaped the rewards of having purpose and will strive to be successful in many areas. It brings a smile to your face when you walk into the club and see the joy and excitement of the children. Thanks to the staff for bringing this club the benefits they truly deserve. Hopefully we can expand and see the future look brighter for more Marion County youth.

When I came on the Board in the newly opened Boys & Girls Club of Marion County, I new nothing of the organization. I now know what an incredible outreach it is for school age children in need in our community. I am impressed by the progress of this new club and those who have made it happen.

I am a board member for the Hemingway Boys and Girls Club, and am delighted to work with a group of staffers (at the club and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area, Inc.) who are really dedicated to their mission and to the children. The children, their families and the community are very fortunate to have a place like this for the children to receive additional love, guidance and direction; and to have such caring adults who know what they are doing looking after them. I am impressed with the sense of mission and caring and passion with which Andre Dorsey and Neal Zimmerman approach their jobs. I am honored to be a part of the Boys and Girls Club movement.

I'm a Board Member, The Boys and Girl Club is a safe place for our children, and have after School programs to help them, improve their grades. This is a life changing experience for our children. And help them to realize their full potential.

I am a former member, employee and now board member of the Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area. I started attending the club as a 6 year old child and when i was old enough to work I got my first job there as a Lifeguard. I also won the SC State Youth of the Year in 2001 and the opportunities that were given to me were immeasurable. After being away from the area for about 9 years I came back and became an active member on the Board of Directors becuase i know personally the impact the Boys and Girls club has on a child. Now that i am an adult I send my children there and i am seeing the impact it is having on their lives. I will continue to support the Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee area as long as i can because i can see the affect it has on my children and i know the affect that it had on me.

I am a volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Not only does our club have an active board but the staff is involved, compassionate and driven. Everyday a child is touched by what this organization stands for. They are cared for while spending time at the club but most importantly, they are motivated and believed in. These children who otherwise would not have that much needed "push" go on to do great things and have a purposeful life.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee continues to influence the lives of so many individuals in the Communities that have Units present. I am just glad to be a part of such an outstanding Organization.

The Boys and Girls club of the Pee Dee in Florence SC solicits time talent and money from area business,government,and community to provide a positve place for kids.The Director is a second generation lifer for the club.He unites the board and the community to keep the club vibrant.He constanly seeks grants to keep the club funded to support our kids.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee is a wonderful organization which serves kids from number of regional offices in a multitude of counties. I wanted to become involved almost immediately upon moving to the area. The Board is committed as is the Staff. I am proud of what the organization does to improve the quality of life for the youth of our area and across the country.

The goal of this organization is to shine a light on the path to success for our youth. It's working. I say that because the biggest reward of being on the board is simply hearing the positive testimonials of the young men and women that are in the program or that have been through the program.

I have been a volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee in the capacity of board member for several years now. We also have the opportunity to rotate nursing students through the club and allow them to present a short teaching segment on a health related issue for the kids. This is a great organization that is doing so much to help strengthen the life skills of youth in our community, and I have never worked with a more dedicated staff. The kids are wonderful too.

As a newer board member, I am excited and honored to be serving along with some of Florence's greatest individuals, making sure that there is never a shortage of activities for the youth of Florence to participate in to keep them in school and away from trouble. Our community benefits from this nonprofit everyday. With its primary goal to keep kids from having idle hands, it serves the community well.

This is the greatest secret in non-profits in the Greater Pee Dee area of South Carolina. As a board member for more than 5 years, I have seen first hand the good that is being done. Not only in Florence but in the other clubs coming under the Pee Dee banner. Kids from Florence, Darlington, Timmonsville, Pamplico, Hemmingway, and Marion benefit from the leadership of Pee Dee organization. Most of these towns are small with little help for at risk children. The Boys and Girls Clubs provide a stable experience where the kids are followed for their grades and school attendance. The kids are provided programs to enhance their lives and would not be available to them through any other source in their community. One such program this year was the opportunity for about 20 of the youth to learn to play golf. This program was through the PGA's golf outreach program. The 20 sets of clubs were given to the Club for use by other kids. One of many programs brought to at risk kids by the Boys and Girls Clubs.

I have been a Board member for over 10 years now, and this has been a great experience for me. The kids that the Boys & Girls Club of the Pee Dee serve have a safe environment where they can study, learn life skills, play, and allow their parents to feel at ease while they are at work. The Club gives them a better chance of advancing to the next grade, and graduating to go off to college.

I have been a board member of Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area for 5 years. I have heard around 15 teens give personal testiminy to how the club has changed , and in some cases, saved their life. The activities they engage in range from healthy eating habits, budgeting money, smart decision making re abstinence from sexual activity, homework help, physical activity and more. The approach succeeds because of the dedicated people who mentor the children, fund the programs, and act as advocates for the future- our children.

Homework help helps kids to be on honor roll. Safe place for kids and caring adults. A place to belong.

I started volunteering for the Boys & Girls Club of the Pee Dee about 6 years ago through the Junior League of Florence, Inc. This organization is making a true difference for the children in our community that need our help the most. From education, physical activity, nutrition, to responsibility, every child that attends this program is learning to be a true good citizen in our community and beyond.

I have been involved as a Board memeber for 30 years. The Boys and Girls clubs makes the lives of those less fortunate better through distinct educational and life skills training.

I have made numerous visits to many of the Pee Dee Area sites and it is amazing to see so many kids enjoying themselves in a safe place. The work that the Staff does is second to none.