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Hawaii Island United Way : Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island

Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island

 
 
Contact Information
Zavi Brees-Saunders
100 Kamakahonu Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 961-5536
E-mail: zavi@bgcbi.com
         
 
Agency Mission Statement:
To inspire and enable Big Island Youth to be productive and responsible citizens, through quality programs in a safe and caring environment.
 
 
Funded Program:
TEENSupreme: is designed to attract teens to participate in out-of-school programs relating to the following positive outcomes: School success, positive health behaviors, and positive character development. The Club provides the opportunity for teens to "hang-out" with their peers and value the friendships they have found there. The BGCBI teen program intent is to provide a safe place for teens to learn and grow, form ongoing healthy relationships with caring adult professionals, and to offer activities that promote a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and empowerment.
 
Client Outcome Story:
Leah Warren, age 11, grade 6 at Keaau Middle School
  • Keaau Club
  • Spent after school hours with her mother at work
  • Referral from The Salvation Army Family Intervention Services
  • Initially quiet, shy, reserved child; kept to herself; did not join in
  • In time, became happier, outgoing, a role model to other members
  • Consistent attendance in academic program resulted in increased school performance and commitment
  • Able to develop and sustain positive relationships with peers
  • Growth in educational, social and emotional competencies
 
 
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