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OF COLLIER COUNTY

Boys & Girls Club of Collier County celebrates more than 27 years of serving the youth
in our community as they believe, achieve, and succeed! Our mission is to empower
all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as

productive, caring, responsible citizens.

OUR CORE PROGRAMS

ACADEMICS CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP
Members receive academic support that DEVELOPMENT
both complements and builds upon their Youth participate in programs that cultivate
daily school curriculum. tomorrow’s responsible and capable leaders
by instilling values, fostering critical thinking,
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS and empowering them with the skills needed
The Club provides guidance, resources to positively impact society.
and skills training to help youth make
informed academic and career choices, THE ARTS
develop essential job skills and set them Finding a voice through the arts unleashes
on a path towards fulfilling careers. creativity, builds confidence and provides an
outlet for self-expression.
SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION
Members develop physical fitness, HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS
interpersonal and teamwork skills, while Wellness and prevention programs encourage
reducing stress and increasing self-esteem, youth to develop healthy habits, learn how
accountability and engagement with others. to make positive choices and take personal
responsibility for their actions.

LEADERSHIP

Trustee Members Board Members George Phillips
Susan Bass Bolch Sheree Druskin Joe Pignatano
Past Chair Greg Faulkner Ashley Smith
Domenic Ferrante Flint Lane
Mary Pat Hussey Mary Osborn Trustee Emeritus
Joel K. Lipman, M.D. Emma Osborne Terrance Flynn
Max Press Manuel Peña, M.D. Jerry F. Nichols
Megan McCarthy Beauvais Charles E. Weinrich Audrey Pengelly Lea Cole Smith
President & CEO Board Chair

7500 Davis Blvd. Naples, FL 34104 GET INVOLVED.
(239) 325-1700 | bgccc.com LEARN MORE.
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