INDIANAPOLIS & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Finish Line Youth Foundation is excited to announce a new partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This new partnership will impact the development of America’s future workforce by supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America and local Clubs in the delivery of high-quality workforce development programming. Finish Line stores will provide hands-on career exploration to give Club kids and teens a fun, behind the scenes look at a potential first job.
“Career-readiness programs at Boys & Girls Clubs help youth discover their dreams and create a plan to achieve that dream,” said Jim Clark, president & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “We are so thankful to the Finish Line Youth Foundation for their dedication to making sure kids and teens are prepared and equipped for today’s fast-changing workforce environment.”
"Partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America provides our Finish Line team a chance to impact youth in their communities," said Marty Posch, President, Finish Line Youth Foundation. "Our program, One Step Ahead, provides employees with skill based volunteering while kids gain hands on experience of what it takes to enter the workforce and maintain employment.”
Finish Line’s in-store and online fundraising campaign happening now through September 2 supports a select number Boys & Girls Clubs as well as national career readiness initiatives. 100 percent of donations will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs.
To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Finish Line Youth Foundation partnership, visit www.bgca.org/finishline.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 150 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (bgca.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,400 Clubs serve nearly 4 million young people annually through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in Boys & Girls Clubs of America-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun, friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 54 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more at Facebook and Twitter.
About The Finish Line Youth Foundation
The Finish Line Youth Foundation makes a difference in the lives of disadvantaged, youth with special needs and in communities where employees and customers live, work and play. The Youth Foundation is a national partner of Special Olympics and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Foundation is also a dedicated corporate citizen to the Far Eastside of Indianapolis. For more information, please visit our website and follow on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
