Boys & Girls Clubs of SWVA 2022 Impact Report

Dear Friends of the Club,

2022 was a big year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia. I am overwhelmed with gratitude when I reflect on the many people who have passionately and generously supported the mission of this critical organization for the past 25 years. In my fifteenth year of board service and year one of my second term as Board Chair, I continue to be impressed by the work of the dedicated staff who work daily to enable local young people to gain experiences and realize their full potential, regardless of their circumstance or background. Having personally grown up in Southeast Roanoke, it is meaningful to see how our program is coming alongside local families to support our next generation of great leaders and decision-makers.

One of my favorite memories from last year was attending our 25th birthday celebration at our Vinton Baptist Church Club. We gave anniversary t-shirts to the kids, brought cupcakes, and helped serve donor-provided pizza. We shared with Club members the significance of the milestone anniversary to help them understand that they are part of something bigger than themselves – that they have a support system full of encouragers who care about them and their futures. We asked what they thought they would be doing at 25 years old. Responses included a singer, a vet, a professional football player, and my favorite, “I want to be working at Boys & Girls Club!” We have a rich history of service in Southwest Virginia and a quarter-century of impactful moments created. I’m hopeful for the lasting impressions still to be made as we look ahead. When you support Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia, you are making a difference and impacting young lives in a transformational way. Thank you to all who engaged in our mission during our celebratory year.

Cheers to 25 years!

Scott Jenkins 2022 Chair, Board of Trustees Western Virginia Market Executive, Farm Bureau Bank

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