MILFORD, NH –An anonymous donor has taken the lead to ensure the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley (the Club) reaches its $3 million capital campaign goal by offering to match donations through the end of June or up to $100,000.
“Over the past year, the Boys & Girls Club has raised over $2.3 million, or 75% of its $3 million capital campaign goal to support the expansion of its Milford, NH facility,” stated Susan Taylor, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley. “As we work to conclude our fundraising campaign we need help from everyone in the community; this generous offer to match donations is a great boost to our optimism and confidence about our ability to successfully complete this campaign in a timely fashion”.
Eleven years ago the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley built its current facility around the former home of the American Stage Festival. Today the Club serves over 850 young people from Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, and other Souhegan Valley communities each year, offering before school, after school, vacation time and performing arts programs. As a result of the expansion and renovations, the Club’s program offerings will increase in quantity and quality. The new gym will provide the space needed to provide more sports and recreational activities for youth of all ages. The Teen Center, with a separate entrance and more contained space, will offer high school aged members a place to gather for social and recreational activities, leadership opportunities, and community involvement. Renovations to the current facility will improve access to academic, STEM-based programs, and performing arts programs, as well as increase building security.
For more information about the planned expansion and how you can support the capital campaign, visit www.svbgc.org/BuildingfortheFuture or email Susan Taylor, Executive Director, at staylor@svbgc.org.
