NCBGC Shares Youth of the Week

Newton County Boys & Girls Club celebrates its members and their accomplishments. This week NCBGC has named Vicente Estrada as its Club Member of the Week for his eagerness to assist the Club and show up as a leader amongst his peers. 

“Vicente started his membership in August of 2019. He attends the Newton College & Career Academy and is an a part of several prestigious academic groups at school,” Nakita Williams, NCBGC Director, shared. “Vicente was selected as a member of the week for his dedication to ensuring that his peers help keep the club clean.”

“The Club helps me feel like I have a place I belong, and I enjoy being around the staff and my friends I’ve made here,” Vincent shared.

To learn more about Newton County Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/newtoncountyor call 770-444-1914.

Covington Conyers Club donates toward BGCNCG

Originally Posted By The Covington News

COVINGTON, Ga. — The Covington Conyers Cycling Club (C4) made an effort to help stimulate the local economy last week by making generous donations to Action Ministries and the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia.

C4 donated $500 to the Boys and Girls Club, followed by presenting Action Ministries with a check for $1,000.

“Our donations are keeping with one of the visions of our club, which is to organize, volunteer and contribute to organizations in our region,” said John Keck, president of C4.

Two days after their donation to the Boys and Girls Club, the Covington Conyers Cycling Club presented Action Ministries with a check for $1,000. President John Keck, left, is pictured with Santia Moore, Hunger Relief Coordinator for Action Ministries. - Special to The Covington News

Action Ministries exists to provide hunger relief, housing and education for families across Georgia. They’ve been active in Newton County throughout the spring and summer, providing lunches for the underprivileged and those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Boys and Girls Club exists to help develop the youth into productive and responsible citizens. They’ve recently established a new facility, which is located on 13534 Brown Bridge Road.

Duck Derby Race Set for June 27

Watch Duck Derby Live June 27 at 9 AM On Facebook Live at @BGCNCG

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia’s Duck Derby will soon release 6,000 rubber ducks on the Yellow River in Porterdale for a $10,000 grand prize finish line. This year the organization’s event will be virtual and can be viewed live June 27 at 9 AM on BGCNCG’s Facebook page at @BGCNCG. 

“During these unprecedented times, supporting Duck Derby ensures that the youth who need us most continue to receive our support and care,” Bob Mackey, President and CEO shared. “Duck Derby supports not only our summer programming, but also our daily operations within our Clubs. With your community support we’re able to continue world class programming and implement new programming for the 2020-2021 calendar year.”

Josephine Kelly, Development Director for Porterdale shares her excitement for Duck Derby is all about the cause.

“Duck Derby is such a creative way of raising funds for an important cause, allowing the young people of the community to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The City of Porterdale is thrilled to be part of the third Duck Derby,”she said.

Kelly said Porterdale is eagerly awaiting watching the race live June 27.

If you’re searching for a lucky duck, you don’t have to look far. Supporters can purchase a duck for $20 at www.bgcncg.com/duckderby. 

“For every $20 duck an individual adopts, participants not only increase odds of winning our $10,000 grand prize, they also help BGCNCG continue to offer the youth who need us the most quality and life-changing programming,” Mackey added.

There are three other great prizes to be won at this year’s Duck Derby alongside the $10,000 grand prize.  Those prizes are a golf package for The Oaks Golf Course in Conyers, an Atlanta skyline helicopter ride and an ipad package. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia serves Morgan, Greene, Newton, Walton, and Lamar counties.  

If you’d like to learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia’s Duck Derby, visit www.bgcncg.comor call 770-267-8034.

BGCNCG Receives Generous COVID-19 Grant Funding

Youth are working on in-home science/stem projects during COVID 19.

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia recently received a grant from the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. Funding for the grant was provided in partnership between the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and United Way of Greater Atlanta. 

Bob Mackey, President and CEO of BGCNCG, said the grant will be utilized for BGCNCG’s general operating to support virtual programming like STEM, outdoor activities, reading and craft activities, as well as provide learning kits. 

“This partnership with the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund will allow us to continue serve the youth who need us most,” Mackey shared. “This funding will help provide the essential tools and resources we need to bring brighter futures to our youth. With community financial support such as this grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and United Way of Greater Atlanta we will indeed get through this together. We are grateful to have this funding and utilize it to help us continue to adapt during these unprecedented times to continue to serve the families and youth who need us now more than ever.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia serves Greene, Morgan, Walton, Lamar, and Newton Counties. 

To learn more about BGCNCG, visit www.bgcncg.comor call 770-267-8034.

Virtual Senior Celebration Honors Graduates

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia did not let the current state of our world stop the organization from celebrating their 2020 graduates. On a recent Zoom call, BGCNCG hosted its first ever virtual Senior Celebration.  Seniors dawned their Club royal blue caps and gowns as parents, Club board members and community members gathered virtually to celebrate their accomplishments. And for this graduating class their Club time is uniquely special. 

“The Boys & Girls Club has been very influential to me. It has been a support system, a community and an inspiration,” Ricquaria Griggs, Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club Senior, shared. “The Club is where I did my very first community project and inspired me for my future endeavors. When I first got accepted into Savannah College of Art and Design, I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to afford the tuition, but the Boys & Girls Club stepped in and introduced me to various scholarship opportunities. They encouraged me to pursue my dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Thank you to the PNBGC!”

For Madison-Morgan County Boys & Girls Club Senior Ar’mond Wright, the Club has been his home since it first opened.

“The Boys & Girls Club is one of the places I like to call home. The Club has helped me fulfill my hopes, promises and dreams,” Wright shared. “The Club has been with me my whole life since it opened in Madison. The Club has helped me pursue my passions and helped me discover the characteristics of myself that I thought I would never know and for that I am grateful.”

Each Senior shared a message of how the Club changed their life. 

“This is an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. I look at the Boys & Girls Club as a big happy family and a helping hand in the community. When I come into the Club, I feel safe and accepted and here I’ve learned the ins and outs of honesty and positivity,” DJ Wright shared. “The Club is a place where any kid can come and truly find themselves while being able to dream big with staff that are willing to help along the way. I’m so grateful for my Club.”

Angelica Bostwick, Walton County Boys & Girls Club 2020 Youth of the Year and a Club Senior, concluded the senior moment with this reflection, “the Boys & Girls Club helped me gain more courage than I had before and I don’t know what I would have done without the Club.”

Seniors then heard a special message from London Reeves the director of Alumni Development for Boys & Girls Clubs of America before being inducted as BGCA Alumni & Friends Club members. 

Club youth participate in Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Alumni Oath.

“I heard from Seniors words like, “community, family, exploration, and encouragement,” Reeves shared. “Once a Club kid always a Club kid and as you make this transition to becoming Alumni you are joining a host of celebrities, CEO’s and your fellow Club staff as alumnus.”

Reeves shared an inspiring word around potential for each Senior’s future. 

“Your class is like no class before you. Always do your best and know your best will vary from day-to-day. It is my hope and belief that you can do anything. I invite each of you to own all of who you are, all of your greatness, to walk truly in your purpose and know you can always return home,” Reeves shared. “Once a Club kid, always a Club kid!”

To close the Senior Celebration, Bob Mackey, President and CEO of BGCNCG shared these remarks, “We thank you for not giving up. We thank you for being a role model for those who came before you and will follow after. You have already inspired the next generation. Ten years from now you’ll regret most the things you didn’t do, and we want you to set out to do it all. We congratulate you and we want all of you to make a mark and make a difference.” 

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia serves the communities of Greene, Morgan, Walton, Newton and Lamar Counties. To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia, visit www.bgcncg.comor call 770-267-8034.

NCBGC Rings in New Year with Community

The Newton County Boys & Girls Club rang in the New Year with its inaugural New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball. 

Music echoed through the entrance way as guests arrived along with a photo booth and Hors d’oeuvres.

For Nakita Williams, NCBGC Club Director, the evening was full of memorable moments.

“Since we opened in June of 2019, the community has embraced our cause. There was plenty to soak in at our first event,” she said. “The highlight moment of the evening for me was looking around to see all the people that support our Club. I reflected over our first year open and how each of these community members have changed a life this year.”

Williams added being a part of NCBGC personally has impacted her purpose.

Throughout 2019 youth have made their way to the NCBGC for friendships, mentorship, field trips, and impactful programming. 

“Our teens have built lasting relationships with staff which create a trusting environment where our teens can share their thoughts, feelings, and needs,” she said. “Our teens have shared that the Club has helped them feel more confident personally, in school, and is a safe place to be. We couldn’t have created this Club without community support.”

Guests danced the night away until the midnight hour as all gathered counted down to 2020 a year set to continue serving the youth of Newton County at the Club. 

For more information about Newton County Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/newtoncountyor call 470-444-1914.

McCullar Given Lifetime Movement Award

Tony McCullar is dedicated to the youth of Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia. A crucial member in the organization’s creation, McCullar has spent the past 10 years ensuring Club youth have a safe place to become productive, caring and responsible citizens. Recently, Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia highlighted and celebrated McCullar’s commitment by giving him the Lifetime Movement Award. 

When McCullar heard his named called at BGCNCG’s Donor, Volunteer, and Youth of the Year Awards he was at first surprised and then full of gratitude.

“I’m just so grateful to have this opportunity to help build the North Central Georgia organization from one Club to the five Clubs that serve our youth today,” he shared. “Throughout my years of service to Boys & Girls Clubs, I’ve seen this truth – we provide a safe place with structure and educational opportunities for youth. I’m blessed to have been a part of it.”

Currently, McCullar serves as treasure for BGCNCG’s corporate board and serves as the co-treasurer for Madison-Morgan County Boys & Girls.

For him what keeps him inspired to give his time and talents to the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia is every youth served. 

“Every time I walk into a Club and see the youth participating and learning alongside our talented and dedicated staff – I am inspired,” he shared. “I encourage those curious about the movement to visit a Club soon.”

McCullar looks forward to BGCNCG’s 2020 horizon, as the organization sets to open a new Club in Barnesville, Georgia. Above all else, McCullar keeps in his personal horizon just how much fun this work is and how important it is to future generations. 

“The last ten years have been full of fun,” McCullar shared adding the work the community does together makes lasting impacts and continues to change lives. 

BGCNCG's Lifetime Movement award is given to a board member who models the epitome of the Boys & Girls Club mission of enabling all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

“Tony McCullar has given immeasurable personal resources and talents to ensure BGCNCG continues to make lasting impacts for our youth,” Bob Mackey, CEO & President shared. “He is an example of the endless possibilities that become available to our youth when the community works together.”

For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia, visit www.bgcncg.com. If you’d like to get involved, please contact 770-267-8034. 

Doors To Great Futures Awards Honor Community

Hues of Boys & Girls Club blue shinned across exposed brick while laughter, tears and heartfelt gratitude could be heard from the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia’s Doors to great Futures Donor, Volunteer and Youth of the Year awards dinner. 

Guests in attendance gathered to celebrate and honor community members for their commitment to BGCNCG’s mission of enabling all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. An added experience for the evening for guests was witnessing the announcement of the 2019 Youth of the Year winner, Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club member Destiny McClendon, who will now compete in the state level competition in March 2020. 

Guests were greeted by the 2020 Youth of the Year Candidates from each Club.

Hosts for the evening Bob Mackey, CEO & President of BGCNCG and Karen Robertson, Sr. Executive Director for Madison-Morgan County Boys & Girls Club kicked off the evening by introducing guest musician and speaker, Damien Horne. 

Horne, a Boys & Girls Club alumnus and national recording artist, shared his story and talents with guests throughout the night crediting the Boys & Girls Club as the reason “he’s here today” able to bring joy through his music. 

Throughout the evening, the 2019 Youth of the Year candidates shared their speeches in between awards.

Walton County Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year, Angelica Bostwick, shared how the Club offered her experiences during College trips that showcased her future possibilities. 

“I was able to visit a historical black college for the first time during our college tours and it was an amazing feeling to see the potential ahead of me,” she shared. “The Club inspires me to dream big and remember my community in the process.”

Madison-Morgan County Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year, Ashton Brannon shared his love for Club staff and programming that’s helping him learn what it takes to be successful.  

“Mrs. Karen has taught me to be successful I have to want to better myself,” Brannon shared. Through programs, field trips, and mentorship I feel like anything is possible for me.”

Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year, Destiny McClendon, shared how the Club rallied around her during her mom’s breast cancer diagnosis. “This Club has taught me about leadership, perseverance, and resilience. When my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer the Club was there for me.”

Newton County Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Miracle Gospel spoke about the Club’s positive impact on her life during difficult losses. “The Club’s Smart Girls program gave me a safe space to share what I was going through after the loss of my cousins. My Club director, Ms. Nakita, made sure to check in on me every day at the Club. I feel like I finally have a safe place to me.”

Throughout inspiring speeches and empowering music, community members were honored for their commitment to the movement. 

This year’s local award recipients from the organizations four Clubs are:

Madison-Morgan Boys & Girls Club Awards:

Business Partner of the Year – Paschal Orthodontics 

The Babs Johnston Award – David Burbach

 Volunteer of the Year – Karen Peters 

Karen Peters, far left, with her Volunteer of the Year award.

Board Member of the Year Local Award - Ashley Hunt

 Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club Awards:

Business Partner of the Year – Novelis, Inc.

The Kara Latz Award - Lake Oconee Academy Tumbling Squad

Kara Latz, far right, and PNBGC chart, Mike O’Neal, second from right, award the Lake Oconee Academy Tumbling Squad the Kara Latz Award.

Volunteer of the Year – Lynda Maresca

Lynda Maresca, far right, accepts her Volunteer of the Year award.

Board Member of the Year for the local level – Kara Latz

 Walton County Boys & Girls Club:

Business Partner of the Year – (Not Pictured) Kimberly Locklin, Exceptional Community Services, LLC

Volunteer of the Year – Drew Petkoff

Board Member of the Year for the local level – Marsha Queen

Newton County Boys & Girls Club:

 Volunteer of the Year – Jeff Benson

Board Member of the Year for the local level – Sandy & Betsy Morehouse

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Corporate Awards: 

Board Member of the Year

Kara Latz serves as secretary of Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club’s board and is involved in numerous activities that benefit Club members. 

“Kara negotiated a station at the Oconee Cellars for Duck Derby ticket sales and was persistent in selling tickets there on many weekends leading up to our big Duck Derby event,” Bob Mackey said. “She also has worked tirelessly to increase the Club’s volunteerism.”

Business Partner of the Year

“Dr. Paschal continues to be a beacon of support for our Madison-Morgan County Boys & Girls Club,” Mackey shared. “We are so grateful for continued partnership with Paschal Orthodontics and for their vision to see that together are changing lives.”

Volunteer of the Year

“Drew brought lacrosse to our Walton County Boys & Girls Club and through this exciting sport, our Club boys have learned what perseverance is all about,” Mackey said. “This year their team is undefeated.”

Lifetime Movement Award

Tony McCullar serves as co-treasurer for Madison-Morgan County Boys & Girls Club and treasure for Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia. 

“The last ten years have been full of fun,” McCullar shared adding the work the community does together had and continues to change lives. 

During the awards, the Youth of the Year Candidates were invited to the stage to learn who won the 2020 Regional Youth of the Year for BGCNCG. 

As the winner’s banner was being raised, the room fell silent and then erupted with cheers as Destiny McClendon of Pete Nance Boys & Girls Clubs was named the regional winner. McClendon’s parents spoke on her behalf as she was competing in a basketball game that evening. Filled with tears, they both shared that “Destiny would have voiced you’re all winners and how grateful she is to have this Club be a part of her life.” 

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia provides club experiences in Madison, Greene, Lamar, and Newton Counties. BGCNCG looks to open its newest location, Barnesville-Lamar County January of 2020. 

BGCNCG’s vision is to provide a world-class experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors.

For more information or to donate, visit www.bgcncg.com. If you’d like to get involved, please contact 770-267-8034. 

NCBGC Ringin’ in NY with Ball

Newton County residents are invited to ring in the new year with Newton County Boys & Girls Club for the Club’s first New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball Dec. 31. The ball will be held at Oxford College’s dining hall located at 300 Pierce St, Oxford, GA. 

The ball will kick off at 9 PM and end at 1 AM after guest’s ring in the new year together. “There will be live music, exquisite food catered by Oxford College and an open bar for guests,” Nakita Williams, NCBGC Club director, shared. 

“We are so excited to have the community join us for this inaugural fundraiser. We would love to have the support of everyone. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a permanent location for our Newton County Boys & Girls Club. Since opening June 3, 2019, we have been working with several teens throughout the summer and after school. With the support of the community, we will be able to build or purchase a location that will allow us to serve thousands of teens.”

Williams added that the Club offers empowering programs such Homework Help, Job Readiness and College Readiness, Sports and Fitness, Character & Leadership, and many more.”

Tickets for the ball can be purchased at www.bgcncg.com/ball, as well as sponsorship packages with VIP entry to the event and varying levels of partnership opportunities for the community. 

“We are so grateful to this community and how you’ve embraced the work we’re doing here for Newton County youth,” Williams shared. “We’re looking forward to seeing you at the ball!”

To learn more about Newton County Boys & Girls Club’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball, sponsorship opportunities, or the Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/ballor call 470-444-1914.

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Newton County Boys & Girls Club Names Youth of the Year

Newton County Boys & Girls Club member Miracle Gospel has been named Youth of the Year for her Club, which is the highest honor bestowed upon youth within Boys & Girls Club.

Youth named to this title showcase exemplary core characters that Boys & Girls Clubs fosters -leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle.

Gospel will now compete for the organizational title for Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia in November and, if she wins, will compete for the state of Georgia Youth of the Year and a chance to win a $5,000 college scholarship from Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 

“Miracle is very strong and passionate about fighting for the issues that teens face,” Nakita Williams, Newton County Boys & Girls Club Director shared. “She’s been a member of the Club since our opening June 3, 2019. Since then she has continued to showcase leadership skills and willingness to participate in the programs at the Boys & Girls Club, while encouraging her peers.”

Miracle participates in SMART Girls,which is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls. She is also the President of our Keystone Club. Keystone is the Boys & Girls Club Movement’s most dynamic teen program. It affords teens an opportunity to gain valuable leadership and service experience. 

“Miracle continuously comes up with different ideas for the teens, as well as different ideas to help the community that she is a part of,” Williams shared.“She wants to focus on creating programs for young ladies to help build self-esteem and self-awareness. She also wants to implement an art program that will help teens heal from grief of losing a loved one. After losing two cousins to gun violence she found her healing in painting and wants to do the same for other teens.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth of the Year recognition program is presented by Disney, who has supported the youth advocacy organization for more than 50 years, empowering young people to reach their full potential and providing youth with access to the tools they need to build the great futures they imagine. Toyota, the Signature Sponsor of Youth of the Year, is dedicated to inspiring the next generations of engineers, thinkers and leaders who will help drive the American economy. 

If Miracle Gospelwins at the state competition, shewill compete for the title of SoutheastRegion Youth of the Year and an additional $10,000 college scholarship, renewable for four yearsup to $40,000. Five regional winners will advance to Washington, D.C. in September 2020, to compete for the title of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’sNational Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year will receive an additional scholarship of $25,000, renewable each year up to $100,000 and will have the opportunity to meet with the President of the United States in the White House.

For more information about the Youth of the Year program, visit www.youthoftheyear.org. For more information about Newton County Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.comor call us at 
470-444-1914.

Dungeon Boxing Gym a ‘knock out’ supporter for NCBGC

For Carey Foster of Dungeon Boxing Gym, Boys & Girls Club means “safe haven” to him as a Club alumnus of W.W. Houston Boys & Girls Club. Now as a business owner in Covington, Foster was searching for ways to give back in a big way to his local Boys & Girls Club.

Foster has partnered with Newton County Boys & Girls Club to offer funding for a Passport2Manhood program.

This program is devoted toward empowering young men to become successful and productive adults. 

His reason for giving back in such a large way is simple, “the Boys & Girls Club was influential in my life and others.”

“Relocating from housing projects to low income neighborhoods, as a protective measure to keep me off of the streets and out of trouble my mother deemed it necessary to enroll me in the Boys and Girls Club,” he shared. “It’s important to have community assistance with raising a child in a single parent home. With the parent having to work long hours to provide the things the child needs and half the things the child wants, we may fall short in other aspects of parenting.”

From the ages of 12 to 16, Foster was at the Club and he credits it as a place where he knew he was safe and able to grow up among positive role models. 

“At times when my peers and I were being mischievous and that little voice in my head said “not a good idea” or “it’s time to get off the block,” I would go to the Boys & Girls Club and play football, basketball, go swimming or spend time at the teen center,” he added.

Foster hopes to instill these characteristics he gained from his BGC experience to the youth of this generation. 

With the Passport2Manhood program, Foster is looking forward to young men receiving mentorship and life skill elements that help them become productive as teens. 

“As a young man I needed guidance and support to deal with life's struggles and at times made bad choices because I didn’t have it,” he shared. “I would like to offer guidance and support our young adults to prevent them from having to go through some of the hardships I had to learn.”

He’s looking forward to watching teens confidence grown and learning skills for critical thinking. 

At the end of the day life-changing work takes partnerships and Foster hopes that his support will showcase the importance of “businesses needing to work together to help make a difference in community.”

Overall, Foster is excited to be the role model so many people offered him during his BGC experience as a teen. 

“It means a great deal to me to be able to give back to the community because I know firsthand how the support of the Boys & Girls Club helped change my life,” he shared.

Dungeon Boxing Gym is located at 11505 Brown Bridge Road in Covington, GA. The gym was established in 2015 by Carey Foster and his wife, Ebonita. The Dungeon offers boxing training, strength and conditioning, dance classes, tutoring and mentoring. To learn more about The Dungeon Boxing Gym visit dungeonsquads.com or call 770-788-0680.

To learn more about Newton County Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgncg.com/newtoncountyor call 470-444-1914.

NCBGC receives $500 grant from BGCA

Newton County Boys & Girls Club recently utilized a $500 grant from Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the Be a STAR curriculum.

"The Be A Star program helped our teens to become more aware of their emotions and how to identify with them, as well as how their actions affect others. Through the program teens discovered that a lot of teens experience bullying,” Nakita Williams, NCBGC Director, shared. “A few of our teens learned how they may have contributed to bullying and they didn't realize that they were. One of the biggest forms of bullying for teens is cyber bullying through and through this program they were able to self-reflect on how they have played a role in this type of bullying, either as victim or the aggressor. The teens have also discussed wanting to facilitate the program to younger youth."

LaTrese Coyt, National Director for Sports and Experiential Relationships for BGCA, shared “Encouraging our youth to explore their emotions as it relates to bullying is important in reducing incidents.”

“Be A STAR program has been instrumental in members sharing how they can do more to show tolerance and respect towards their peers related to the prevention of bullying,” she said.  

For more information about Newton County Boys & Girls Club visit www.bgcncg.com/newtoncountyor call 470-444-1914

Snapping Shoals donates $11,000 toward Club

Snapping Shoals recently donated $11,000 toward Newton County Boys & Girls Club’s outside basketball court and multi-sports field for our youth. 

 “Sports & Fitness is a very important focus for our Club and it helps showcase to our youth the importance of living a healthy lifestyle,” NCBGC Director, Nakita Williams, shared. “This multi-sports field and court will definitely assist our Club in promoting healthy lifestyles. We are so grateful for Snapping Shoals.”

 For more information about Newton County Boys & Girls Club visit www.bgcncg.com/newtoncountyor call 470-444-1914.

Leadership Newton Gives Back to NCBGC

Leadership Newton County gathered recently to help Newton County Boys & Girls club stain their outside deck and tend to the Club. 

“It’s a beautiful thing to see so many leaders in Newton County come together as one to help the Newton County Boys & Girls Club,” Nakita Williams, NCBGC Director, shared. “It started out with just staining the deck and they did so much more. We are very appreciative of all the hard work they gave to our Club.”

Royce Baker from the Leadership Newton, shared "It was our pleasure to serve and give back to such a worthy organization."  

"We look forward to seeing how Newton County Boys and Girls Club grows to better serve the children of Newton County,” she added. 

For more information about Newton County Boys & Girls Club visit www.bgcncg.com/newtoncountyor call 470-444-1914

NCBGC Hosts Cooking for Health event

Newton County recently hosted its first Cooking for Health event and the Newton County Boys & Girls Club hosted the event. 

“Our partners and youth worked together to create the event, which had 8 stations,” Nakita Williams, NCBGC Director shared. “Each station prepared a healthy snack for Club members to learn how to make and sample. The snacks we prepared were smoothies, sandwich wraps, deviled eggs, humus, Rueben sandwiches, taco dip, and infused water.”

Nita Thompson and Nancy Schultz, both NCBGC board members helped serve at a station as well as NCBGC Youth of the Year, Miracle Gospel and Youth of the Year Ambassador, Devin Hill. 

“At the end of the event members were able to go home with bags of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as copies of the recipes,” Williams shared. “The members really enjoyed the event.”

For more information about Newton County Boys & Girls Club visit www.bgcncg.com/newtoncounty or call 470-444-1914