Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-Valparaiso Club joined in “Random Acts of Kindness Week”, sponsored by the City of Valparaiso, with two service projects led by youth participating in the Club’s Torch Club and Kidstop programs.
Valparaiso Club’s Torch Club members held a week-long pet supply drive in the Valparaiso Club. They collected bags of cat litter, dog toy, blankets and other supplies which were donated to the Porter County Animal Shelter. Torch Club is a leadership development program for youth ages 11-13. Torch Club members, plan and implement their own activities and community service projects.
Youth members in the Kidstop program held a food drive at their sites during the week. Kidstop collected over 500 food items which helped five families in need in the community. Kidstop members also created 25 Valentine’s Day cards for residents of Whispering Pines. Kidstop is a before- and after-school child care program offered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County. Kidstop programs intertwine education, guidance, and fun.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County has been serving youth for 40 years. The Clubs provide programs for nearly 5,000 boys and girls ages 5-18 in the areas of academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
For more information on membership, volunteer opportunities or to make a tax deductible donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, please contact your local Club, call (219) 464-7282 or visit www.bgcpoco.org. Great Futures Start HERE.
Photos:
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County Valparaiso Club members in the Kidstop program held a food drive and collected over 500 items during “Random Acts of Kindness” Week. Pictured from left to right. (Top row) Isaac Laughery,Ricardo Hall Jr., Micah Nathan, Caleb Yanna, Matthew McDonald, Staff Maggie Freeman, Shannon Catcher, Hannah Abbott, (Bottom Row) Zach Sepanski, Tyler Weidemback, Ramaya Hall, Arianna Seidel and Alivia Carlson.
- Members of Torch Club collected pet supplies during “Random Acts of Kindness” Week and donated them to the Porter County Animal Shelter.