B
oys & Girls Clubs alumni across the world
attest to the fact that their futures started within
their Club’s walls. Several
celebrities such as Jennifer
Lopez, Mark Wahlberg, Kerry
Washington, Shaun White, Denzel
Washington, and many others were
all products of a Boys and Girls Club
somewhere.
The Destin area is lucky to be such
a vital part of the vibrant and active
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald
Coast. Their mission is: “To enable
all young people, especially those
that need us most, to reach their full
potential as productive, caring, and
responsible citizens.”
Because today’s youth are
tomorrow’s leaders, it is critical
to provide every young person
out there with as much support,
opportunities, and skills as possible.
Whether they need a place for
encouragement, a place to do their
homework, or just a place to hang
out, Boys & Girls Clubs of the
Emerald Coast is ready to assist.
With club locations from South
Walton and DeFuniak Springs, into Destin, FWB and
Pensacola, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast had
over 1,300 kids enrolled in programs
last summer with over 1,200 being
served during the school year.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald
Coast was founded in 1968 and
has undergone many positive
modifi cations and expansions
since then. The impact that this
local organization has had on
the community is immeasurably
profound. Also, the support that the
local communities have provided to
the organization is overwhelming.
Educational statistics undeniably
show that the programs provided
by Boys & Girls Clubs of the
Emerald Coast are both positive
and impactful regarding education.
With such a lasting impression on
the youth of the area, it will not be
surprising if we fi nd a future world
leader, celebrity, or world-class
athlete attributing their success to
their time at Boys & Girls Clubs of
the Emerald Coast.
story by
Greg Alexander
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