Boys & Girls Clubs of SWVA 2023 Community Impact Report

The choice of October 10th holds special significance for us. Aligned with our commitment to SIGNIFICANCE OF 10/10

On October 10th, the 2023 Power of Moments Experience, presented by P1 Technologies, doubled as our grand Podcast Launch Party. The community came together to celebrate this momentous occasion, immersing POWER OF MOMENTS EXPERIENCE: our podcast launch party

ensuring equal experiences and opportunities for all Club members, our podcast was launched on World Inclusion

Day. This day is a celebration of togetherness among diverse individuals, fostering a sense of belonging. At Boys & Girls Club, our goal is to make every member feel appreciated, valued, and honored for who they are. Inclusion paves the way for a more compassionate, welcoming, respectful, and united community.

themselves in the stories shared by our featured podcast guests. The evening commenced with a spellbinding performance by magician Brian Bence and our very own Club members, making it a night to be cherished.

THANK YOU to all involved in this project:

Will Sellari, podcast co-creator and producer Emily Pinkerton, podcast co-creator Ashton, 2023/24 BGCSWVA Youth of the Year Mackenzie Chitwood Calvin Curry Chloe Johnson Brandon Keith Decca Knight Brandi Lazare Rebekah Meadows Pheldarius Payne Liz Quintana Delegate Sam Rasoul and daughter Jennah Tori Ratliff-Ives Chris Roberts Tyler Turner Rebekah Walthall Numerous Club members Thank you to our generous corporate sponsors named in our donor list who made this project possible. Bryan Hancock Antonio Holland

No matter what your background is, or what your identity is, to feel as though you have a safe space to operate in then allows you to be your best sel f and to grow and develop.

—Delegate Sam Rasoul

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