Donate Online
Donating to the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County online is a fast, secure, and easy way to make an impact on the lives of local youth today.
By clicking the link below, you will be directed to our fully secure PayPal site, where you can choose the type of gift you would like to give. Whether you prefer your donation to support a general need or a specific program, you can leave a note to direct your contribution accordingly.
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As a 100% tax-exempt organization, your donation is eligible for tax deductions. To ensure we can provide you with a receipt for your records, please include your email or mailing address in the notes section during checkout. Thank you for supporting our mission to empower youth in our community—your gift truly makes a difference!
Corporate & Cause Partnerships
Partner with the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County to make a lasting impact on local youth. Corporate and cause partnerships provide businesses with the opportunity to support educational programs, career readiness, and STEM initiatives while enhancing your brand's visibility and employee engagement.
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Why Partner with Us?
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Create Change: Help empower youth with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed.
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Employee Engagement: Get your team involved through mentorship, volunteering, and hands-on support.
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Brand Visibility: Showcase your company’s commitment to community and corporate social responsibility.
Ways to Partner
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Sponsorships: Support programs or events, like STEM education or workforce development.
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Matching Gifts: Double the impact of employee donations.
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In-Kind Donations: Contribute products or services to support our programs.
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Volunteerism: Offer mentorship or lead workshops to inspire the next generation.
By partnering with us, your company will help build a brighter future for our youth while gaining recognition as a leader in positive community change. Contact us today to explore partnership opportunities!
Give Stock
Support the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County with a donation of stock. Donating appreciated stocks or securities is a powerful way to make a meaningful impact while potentially maximizing your tax benefits.
Why Give Stock?
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Tax Advantages: Donating appreciated stocks allows you to avoid paying capital gains taxes, while also receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock at the time of donation.
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Maximize Your Impact: Your stock donation provides essential funding for our programs, helping us provide meals, educational activities, and life skills development to local youth.
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Easy Process: Donating stock is simple and straightforward, and our team is here to assist with every step of the process.
How Your Stock Donation Helps
Your gift of stock helps support our wide range of youth development programs, from STEM education and workforce readiness to arts and recreation. Every donation, whether large or small, directly benefits our community and empowers the next generation.
How to Give Stock
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Contact Us: Reach out to our team for detailed instructions on how to transfer your stock donation.
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Brokerage Account: If you wish to donate directly from your brokerage account, we’ll provide the necessary information.
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Tax Information: We will also provide you with the appropriate tax documentation for your donation.
Make a difference today by donating stock to support the children and families we serve. Contact us now to learn how your stock donation can help provide lasting opportunities for youth in our community!
Host a Fundraiser
Make a meaningful impact by hosting a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County. Whether you're an individual, business, or organization, hosting a fundraiser is a great way to raise crucial funds while bringing the community together to support youth development.
Why Host a Fundraiser?
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Community Engagement: Involve friends, family, colleagues, or customers in an exciting, purposeful event that benefits local youth.
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Flexible Options: Fundraisers can be tailored to fit your time, resources, and creativity—whether it’s an online campaign, silent auction, charity run, or special event.
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Direct Impact: Your efforts provide funding for essential programs, such as STEM education, meals, career readiness, and after-school activities for kids in need.
How You Can Host a Fundraiser
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Online Campaign: Create a digital fundraising page and encourage your network to donate online.
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Events: Host a benefit event like a charity dinner, silent auction, raffle, or sporting event to raise awareness and funds.
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In-Kind Donations: Organize a donation drive for supplies, such as books, sports equipment, or technology for our programs.
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Corporate Partnerships: Collaborate with local businesses to sponsor your fundraiser or match donations from employees and customers.
We’ll Support You Every Step of the Way
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Marketing Materials: We’ll provide you with materials to help spread the word and promote your event.
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Event Planning Assistance: Whether virtual or in-person, we can offer guidance on how to make your fundraiser a success.
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Recognition: All fundraiser organizers and participants will be acknowledged for their generosity and impact.
Make a Difference
By hosting a fundraiser, you’ll directly contribute to the success and future of local youth. Contact us today to get started and create a fundraising event that changes lives!
Planned Giving
Leave a Legacy Through Planned Giving
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Create a lasting impact on the lives of youth by including the Boys & Girls Club in your planned giving. Your thoughtful legacy gift ensures that future generations will benefit from the life-changing programs and opportunities we provide, helping to secure brighter futures for years to come.
Planned giving options include bequests, trusts, life insurance policies, or other legacy gifts tailored to your financial and philanthropic goals. These contributions not only support the long-term sustainability of our Club but also reflect your enduring commitment to empowering youth and strengthening our community.
To learn more about planned giving, email mboston@bgcglasgowbarren.org, call us at 270-629-3871, or stop by our Club at 701 Columbia Avenue. We look forward to partnering with you to create a legacy of impact!
Annual Events
Support Our Mission Through Annual Events
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Join us in making a difference by participating in or hosting a Boys & Girls Club annual fundraising event. These events provide critical support for our programs and operations, ensuring we can continue to serve youth and strengthen our community. From festive galas to fun-filled family activities, each event offers an opportunity to give back while celebrating our shared commitment to empowering young people.
Your attendance, sponsorship, or donation directly supports initiatives like educational enrichment, leadership development, and career preparation for the youth we serve. Hosting an event is another impactful way to contribute, bringing together your network to support our mission.
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To learn more about our annual events, how to host one, or when they take place, follow us on Facebook, visit our calendar page, or reach out to us directly. Together, we can create brighter futures and lasting change!
Donate by Mail
You can make a difference in the lives of local youth by donating to the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County via mail. Your contribution supports our vital programs and helps empower children and teens to reach their full potential.
How to Donate By Mail
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Write Your Check: Make your check payable to Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County.
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Mail It To:
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Physical Address:
701 Columbia Avenue, Glasgow, KY 42141 -
PO Box Address:
P.O. Box 1935, Glasgow, KY 42142
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Tax Receipt: You will receive an acknowledgment letter for your donation, which can be used for tax purposes.
Why Donate By Mail?
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Easy and Secure: If you prefer to give offline, mailing a check is a simple and secure way to support our mission.
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Personal Touch: Sending a donation by mail allows you to engage personally in the giving process.
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Support Local Youth: Your generous gift ensures that we can continue offering life-changing programs and services to the kids in our community.
Thank you for supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County. Your donation helps create brighter futures for local youth. Contact us if you need more information or assistance with your donation!
Sponsor a Member
Make a lasting impact on a child's future by sponsoring a member at the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County. Your sponsorship ensures that a child has access to meals, field trips, activities, and all the supplies they need for a full year of growth and development.
Cost Breakdown
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Annual Sponsorship: $5,000 per child
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Monthly Sponsorship: $417 per month
Why Sponsor a Member?
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Comprehensive Support: Your contribution covers meals, field trips, extracurricular activities, and necessary supplies.
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Direct Impact: Help provide a safe, supportive environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Life-Changing Opportunities: Your sponsorship provides essential resources that support education, career readiness, and personal growth.
What Your Sponsorship Covers
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Meals: Healthy snacks and meals provided throughout the year.
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Trips: Educational field trips and excursions to expand learning.
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Activities: Participation in STEM, arts, sports, and leadership programs.
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Supplies: All materials for educational activities, projects, and recreational programs.
By choosing to sponsor a member, you are directly investing in a child’s future and helping them reach their full potential. Whether through a one-time annual gift or a monthly contribution, your support makes a world of difference.
Contact us today to find out how you can sponsor a member and make a lasting impact!
Gifts In-Kind
Support the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County with In-Kind Donations—non-cash contributions of goods or services that directly benefit our programs and the youth we serve. Your donation can provide the tools and resources needed to enhance educational experiences, career readiness, and overall youth development.
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Why Give In-Kind?
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Maximize Impact: Provide valuable resources that help us run essential programs, such as technology for STEM education, supplies for after-school activities, or transportation for field trips.
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Cost Savings: Your gift allows us to allocate financial resources to other areas of need, expanding our program offerings and reaching more youth.
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Corporate Responsibility: In-kind donations are an excellent way for businesses to contribute to the community while reducing excess inventory, equipment, or services.
In-Kind Donation Ideas
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Technology: Laptops, tablets, or software to support STEM learning and digital literacy.
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Event Supplies: Items for fundraising events, such as gift baskets, food, or venue space.
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Sports Equipment: Gear for physical education, sports leagues, and recreational activities.
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Professional Services: Legal, marketing, or IT services that can help us operate more efficiently and effectively.
Your in-kind contribution is a meaningful way to support our mission and directly impact the lives of local youth. Contact us today to discuss how you can donate goods or services to help our programs thrive!
Sponsor a Program
Make a direct impact by sponsoring a program area at the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County. Your sponsorship will help fund essential programs that empower youth, promote education, and build career readiness skills.
Why Sponsor a Program Area?
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Focused Impact: Directly support a specific program area, ensuring that resources go where they’re needed most.
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Community Recognition: Your company or organization will be recognized for its commitment to youth development and community growth.
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Long-Term Change: Your sponsorship helps create lasting opportunities for local youth, empowering them to pursue education, careers, and leadership.
Program Areas You Can Sponsor
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STEM Education: Support hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math, preparing youth for future careers in these fields.
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Workforce Development: Help fund programs that teach job skills, career exploration, and mentorship, providing students with the tools they need to succeed.
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Arts & Recreation: Promote creativity, self-expression, and physical activity through arts and sports programs.
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After-School Enrichment: Ensure that kids have a safe, supportive place to learn and grow after school.
By sponsoring a program area, you are investing in the future of our youth and helping build a stronger, more vibrant community. Contact us today to learn more about how you can sponsor a program and make a difference!
Group Volunteering
Bring your team together for a meaningful experience by volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County. Group volunteering is a great way for businesses, schools, organizations, or community groups to give back while making a positive impact on local youth.
Why Volunteer as a Group?
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Team Building: Strengthen bonds among your team while working together to make a difference.
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Community Impact: Help empower youth through mentorship, educational support, or special events.
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Shared Purpose: Align your group with a cause that supports youth development and workforce readiness.
Group Volunteering Opportunities
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Mentoring & Tutoring: Provide one-on-one or small group support to help students with homework, STEM learning, and life skills.
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Event Support: Assist with special events, fundraisers, or community outreach initiatives.
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Career Workshops: Lead sessions on career development, resume building, or job readiness.
Your group’s time and expertise can help shape the future for young people in our community. Contact us today to learn more about how your team can get involved in group volunteering!
Monthly Giving
Become a Monthly Donor and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people at the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County. Your recurring gift helps provide consistent support for our educational programs, career development, and youth empowerment initiatives year-round.
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Why Give Monthly?
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Sustained Impact: Your monthly donation provides reliable funding for programs that help youth grow, learn, and succeed.
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Easy and Convenient: Set up your donation once, and it’s automatically processed each month—no need to worry about renewing.
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Exclusive Updates: Receive special updates on how your support is making a difference in the lives of our kids.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Whether you choose to give $10, $25, or more each month, your contribution directly impacts our ability to offer after-school programs, mentoring, STEM education, and workforce development opportunities to the youth who need it most.
Join our community of monthly donors and help create brighter futures, one young person at a time. Sign up today and start making a difference every month!
Contact Legislators
Advocate for the future of youth in our community by contacting your legislators and supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County. Your voice can help secure the resources and policies needed to expand opportunities for local youth, promote STEM education, and strengthen workforce development programs.
Why Contact Legislators?
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Amplify Our Impact: Advocate for policies that support youth development, education, and clean energy workforce initiatives.
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Support Local Programs: Help ensure that vital funding and resources are directed toward programs that empower youth in our community.
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Make Change: Engage with lawmakers to push for legislation that creates lasting, positive change for the next generation.
How You Can Help
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Reach Out: Write, call, or email your local and state legislators to share why youth programs like ours are essential for future success.
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Advocate for Funding: Encourage lawmakers to support increased funding for after-school programs, STEM education, and career readiness initiatives.
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Stay Informed: Stay up to date on key issues and opportunities to advocate for policies that will benefit local youth and strengthen our community.
Your voice matters in shaping the future of our youth. Contact your legislators today and help ensure that young people in our community have the support they need to thrive!
Sample Email to Send to Legislators:
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Subject: Support Funding for Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County and Our Youth
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Dear [Representative/Senator's Name],
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The Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County serves hundreds of young people in our community, providing them with a safe place to grow, learn, and thrive. Our programs focus on academic success, career readiness, leadership development, and creating pathways to a bright future for the youth of our area.
I urge you to support funding in the state budget for the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County. Every dollar invested in our programs has a significant impact on the future of our youth and, ultimately, on the well-being of our community. Our local youth are tomorrow’s workforce, and investing in them today helps reduce future costs associated with unemployment, crime, and social services.
With a proven track record of success, the Boys & Girls Club provides a safe and enriching environment for children, helping them achieve academic success, build life skills, and develop a strong sense of responsibility. Whether it's through after-school programs, mentorship, career readiness training, or social and emotional learning, the Club is a vital resource for our children and families.
Please consider supporting the funding of our local Boys & Girls Club to ensure that all kids in Glasgow and Barren County continue to have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Thank you for your time and for your support of our future leaders.
Your constituent,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
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Action Steps:
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Find Your Local Representative: Enter your zip code to identify your local representatives here: [Insert link to find your legislator]
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Send the Email: Copy and paste the above template into your email or write your own message of support.
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Make an Impact: You can also reach out by phone or schedule a meeting to discuss the importance of supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County.
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows you to donate cash, stocks, or other assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to your favorite nonprofits over time. It's like a charitable investment account-you contribute when it's financially beneficial for you, let the funds grow tax-free, and support causes you care about at your own pave. DAFs provide flexibility, tax advantages, and an easy way to make a lasting impact.
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