Our Wish List

GIRLSListed below are items needed by your Boys & Girls Clubs. Please let us know if you have something on the list to donate or are able to purchase an item for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County.

Children’s Learning Needs

Markers , Colored Papers, Crayons, Board Games, Scissors, Glue Sticks, Educational Games, Funding for Teen College Visits, Funding to attend Cultural Events

Club Equipment Needs

Wet\Dry Vac, Floor Machine/Floor Stripper, Ice Maker, Basketballs Storage Shed, PA System, Wet\Dry Vac, Floor Machine/Floor Stripper, Ice Maker, Basketballs Storage Shed, PA System, Commercial Kitchen Appliances

Childrens' Exercise Needs

Pool Sticks, Ping Pong Table/Paddles, Jump Ropes, Playground Balls, Slides, Monkey Bars

 

 

Why Give?

According a recent TaxWatch study, overall achievement levels in terms of learning gains in reading and mathematics for Boys & Girls Clubs members, was greater than that of their peer reference group or the state student population

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Get Involved

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County seeks sponsors and volunteers at all 5 of its Clubs. Whether it's your time, talent or treasure, we encourage you to become involved in impacting the lives of children. Volunteer opportunities include: Coaches, teachers, tutors, readers, listeners, chaperones and mentors. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application, including a local law enforcement check. For more information please contact us at (941)761-2582.

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GoodSearch.com

GoodSearch.com is an internet search engine powered by Yahoo! and an easy way to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County. Go to www.goodsearch.com, under "Who do you GoodSearch for?" type in "Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County" and click verify. That's it; it couldn't be any easier. Every time you run a search GoodSearch donates a penny to our organization. Be sure tell your friends and family about this easy way to show your support. The hardest part is remembering to go to GoodSearch instead of Google.

Do Something 101

From now until August 31st join Staples in putting school supplies in the deserving hands of our Boys & Girls Clubs kids. Local teens can collect school supplies and drop them off at their nearest Staples and store customers can donate $2 at check out with 100 percent of the proceeds coming back to our local Clubs! Visit www.dosomething101.com for more information about this campaign.

Improve Your Portfolio

Now you can invest in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County through our "Improve Your Portfolio: Invest in the Life of a Child" program. Investment certificates range from $100 to $10,000 with each range representing a different impact in club members' lives. The best part about this program is you'll receive continual information on how your investment is being put to use. Click here(pdf) for a brochure explaining more about this NEW program.

 

 

Our Mission

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County
*NEW* 6220 Manatee Ave W, Suite 201
Bradenton, Florida 34209

Carl Weeks, Executive Director

Phone: 941-761-2582
Fax: 941-761-2462

Manatee Chamber of Commerce

Manatee County School Board

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

United Way of Manatee County

Club Locations

BRADENTON CLUB
1415 9th St. W.
Bradenton, Florida 34205
Phone: 941-748-3477

PALMETTO CLUB
1600 10th St. W.
Palmetto, Florida 34221
Phone: 941-722-1268

DESOTO CLUB
5231 34th St. W.
Bradenton, Florida 34210
Phone: 941-758-3828

HARLLEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
6423 9th Street East
Bradenton, Florida 34203
Phone: 941-751-7027

SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL (CLUB WOW)
1200 37th Ave East
Bradenton, Florida 34208
Phone: 941-741-3366

SAFE PLACE

Upcoming Events

FALL-WINTER 2009

WINE TASTING

Wine Tasting Happy Hour
October 29, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Don't miss this amazing happy hour tasting 20 fabulous wines and fabulous appetizers!

Tickets available at the door only $10

(and you recieve a $5 Harry's coupon)

view Wine Tasting Happy Hour pdf

 

 

Groovin'at the Groove
November 21, 2009
7:00p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m.for VIP)

$65 per ticket for $100 for VIP ticket
Save the date for the coolest event of the season,
grab your flip flops and limber up for the limbo contest
Live bands, silent auction, beer tasting contest...much more!

 

November 27, 2009

Christmas Tree lot opens

More information soon ...


 

 

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