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Knoxville, TN – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley receives $20,000 donation from Truist to support continued operation and services in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Truist is committed to providing vital relief services immediately.
“The well-being and safety of people in our communities is paramount during this difficult time,” said Lynette Bell, president, Truist Foundation. “Our Truist Cares grant to Boys & Girls Clubs is one way we’re doing our part to help ensure youth and their families have the critical resources they need to endure throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley is extremely thankful to Truist for their support. With help from our community partners, we’re able to continue to meet the needs of young people in our region and helping them succeed. This grant will help us meet the most basic needs of our members during this unprecedented time. Thank you Truist for your contribution to helping us build great futures for our members,” said Bart McFadden, President/CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley (BGCTNV) strives to provide a world-class Club experience that puts success within reach of every young person who walks through its doors, putting them on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future. The organization provides a safe, caring environment for Club members during the summer and after school and offers more than 35 fun and educational programs covering a range of topics, including STEM, the Arts, Health & Wellness, Fitness Programs & Team Sports, and Summer Learning Loss Prevention.
