Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside Honored with Hero of Youth Award
We are thrilled to share some exciting news—Boys & Girls Clubs of America has recognized Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside with the Hero of Youth award! This honor celebrates our dedicated and innovative advocacy efforts for the youth in our community.
Championing Change for Our Youth
Because of the advocacy by Clubs like ours, we have seen funding increases at the local, state, and federal levels for critical Club priorities such as youth mentoring, workforce development, academic success, and more. With this increased funding, we have provided more meals for the kids who need them most and expand essential services for the young people we serve daily.
Advocacy is needed now more than ever. The work we do genuinely makes a difference and transforms lives. Through our continued efforts, we aim to achieve key legislative priorities, including:
Passing the Youth Workforce Readiness Act
Developing and passing federal legislation to address youth mental health
Increasing pass-through funding for State Alliances
Expanding funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers and Youth Mentoring
Improving accessibility and efficiency of vital meal programs
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Advocacy Engagement Recognition Program acknowledges the daily advocacy work Clubs do, emphasizing impact, creativity, and innovation.)
Clubs earn points for impactful engagements, determining their placement within these tiers. Being recognized as a Hero of Youth means we are among the top advocacy-focused Clubs making a difference!
“Boys & Girls Clubs champion opportunities for all youth, equipping young people with the experiences and tools they need to succeed,” said Michael Wells, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside. “Our advocacy isn’t just a one-day event. We are raising our voices every single day to ensure top issues and solutions impacting young people are prioritized in our community, our state, and at the national level.”
Join the Movement
We know that real change happens when communities come together. That’s why we’re inviting you to join our Catalyst for Change Advocacy Network. By joining, you’ll have the opportunity to take action on urgent issues affecting our local youth and ensure their voices are heard where they matter most.
Take the next step and advocate for youth today by visiting this link.