It just takes one

Courtesy photo WILLIE SMITH stands in front of the thermometer that has barely budged.The Boys and Girls Club is hoping for a heat wave of donations to send it rising.

IT JUST TAKES ONE…SUPPORT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF JASPER

It just takes one. One community, one Boys & Girls Club, one child…you can make a difference by supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Jasper One Campaign.

The Boys & Girls Club of Jasper One Campaign has kicked off. The goal this year is to raise $30,000 during the annual pledge drive to support the daily operations of the Boys & Girls Club of Jasper.

The Boys & Girls Club of Jasper board of directors is seeking support from local business owners, individuals and corporations, so that local boys and girls are not left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets or left at home with no adult supervision.

The Boys & Girls Club is a wonderful asset to the Jasper community said Willie Smith, Unit Director in Jasper.

"The Boys & Girls Club of Jasper is truly the positive place for kids," Smith said. "Everyday after school and during the summer Boys & Girls Club members are discovering their needs, nurturing their talents, pursuing their interests and above all…having fun in a safe, supervised and secure environment."

Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Jasper participate in programs such as personal and educational development, citizenship and leadership, cultural enrichment, health and physical education, social recreation and outdoor and environmental education. These programs promote a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and the sense of power.

Contact the Boys & Girls Club of Jasper at 384-6845 to contribute to the One Campaign and support your local club as they make a difference in the lives of Jasper's youth.

The Boys & Girls Club of Jasper is located at 251 North Main in Jasper where Smith serves as Unit Director. Donations can be sent to: Boys & Girls Club of Jasper, P.O. Box 1213, Jasper, Texas 75951.