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Every day, Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County strives to improve each child's life by implementing self-esteem, courage, and positive values through all of the educational programs. Our youth come to the Boys & Girls Clubs to receive tutoring, computer training, sports education, homework help, and mentoring. Our youth gain confidence by developing a sense of usefulness and belonging.
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Boys & Girls Club Receives 2008 Best of Lecanto Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., November 14, 2008 -- Boys & Girls Club has been selected for the 2008 Best of Lecanto Award in the Youth Organizations category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

 

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) The U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

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Goals for Graduation

Children in After School Programs can Succeed!

The JCPenney Afterschool Fund and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are helping students achieve realistic, educational and career goals. Two organizations have teamed-up to make possible Goals for Graduation, an academic goal-setting initiative, that encourages students to set achievable goals for their studies, and perhaps more importantly, for their
futures.

I Can Achieve
 

Our 5th Annual “I Can Achieve Pledge Rally” sponsored by the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, was held on Thursday October 20th at the Crystal River Unit.
 

Need for Quality After School Programs

Survey of Students Reinforces Need for Quality After-school Programs That Provide Homework Assistance, Academic Goal-Setting for Students

 
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