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Watertown Boys & Girls Club Receives Grant from Staples

By Guest Writer | June 21, 2016

Watertown Boys & Girls Club has been awarded $3,500 by Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., through a program called 2 Million & Change that allows Staples associates around the globe to direct more than $2 million in donations each year. “We are thrilled that Staples, Inc.’s 2 Million & Change program will allow us to increase our ability to serve the teens of our community,” said Watertown Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, Renée Gaudette, “As we seek to deepen our impact on this dynamic yet vulnerable population, we greatly appreciate Staples, Inc.’s support in ensuring Great Futures Start Here at Watertown Boys & Girls Club.”

Created in 2012, the 2 Million & Change program is a philanthropic initiative which allows Staples associates around the world to direct funding to non-profit organizations focused on academic education or job skills. The program encourages local community engagement by awarding larger grants to organizations where associates are highly engaged in volunteering or fundraising – up to $25,000 per

In 2015, Staples awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to 875 local organizations in support of education and job skills programs, including job readiness for homeless individuals, career exploration for high school students, academic scholarships, mentoring and more. “For 30 years, Staples associates have been making a difference in their communities around the world,” said John Burke, chief culture officer, Staples, Inc., "We’re thrilled that the 2 Million & Change program lets our associate make an even greater impact on the organizations they are passionate about.”

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Sign Up for Summer Swim Lessons Before It is Too Late!

By Guest Writer | May 21, 2016

Registration for Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s Summer Adventure and Summer Swim Camp is open. Spots are filling up fast! Summer Adventure is a camp program for members ages 7-12. The program offers youth a safe environment to build new skills, foster new friendships, learn self-reliance, and become more confident all while having fun and being active in the great outdoors! Summer Adventure is held at Camp Hale Reservation in Westwood. Summer Swim Camp is for boys and girls ages 6-12 and is held at the Watertown Boys & Girls Club.