NYS Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes sponsored a grant for our WNY Collaborative of Boys & Girls Clubs.  We just finished the grant year and we were able to offer a variety of activities throughout the year to teach our members how to be more proactive in handling conflict and difficulties with peace in their lives. 

   The grant focused on improving mental health and helped us to offer a variety of Club staff led activities as well as drumming, dance, art and yoga.  The members truly enjoyed all the events.

   The grant also provided funds to set up two calming spaces in our Club.  In the upstairs game room, we have a corner area for the younger members and we also have a special room for the older members.  The youth selected the colors and furniture.  We chose a variety of books, activities and items to help them with calming down.  There is also some special soothing lighting in the room.

Here are some pictures of the calming areas.

Thank you Crystal Peoples-Stokes!  And thank you to the Collaborative for sharing this special funding with all of the WNY Clubs.

THANK YOU ZONTA CLUB OF JAMESTOWN

Presenting a check from the Zonta Club of Jamestown to the Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club is Liz Frederick. The donation will be used to further programming for girls at the Club. Shown receiving the check are Club members Amaryllis T, Jahzara F., and Aaliaya S. as well as Club Staff member, Amber Tubbs.

We had a great time honoring Jeff for 40+ years of service to the Club...So many friends...so many memories.  Best Wishes Jeff!

Copy and paste this link to watch the video we made to thank Jeff Kroon for his 40+ years of service.  Thanks Jeff!

https://www.facebook.com/100064418780683/videos/1776449813128664