The Craft Innovation Campus, named after Kelly Craft, former U.S. ambassador and gubernatorial candidate, donated the funds needed to purchase the building at 701 Columbia Avenue. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1 (GN1 FILE PHOTO)
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Glasgow News 1
The Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County received an Advocate of Youth award from the national Boys and Girls Club of America for the club’s advocacy on behalf of Kentucky’s youth.
“Clubs like ours have a unique role as community leaders in providing valuable after school programs to our country’s youth that enables them to achieve great futures,” Mallie Boston, CEO of the club, said. “We are wholly committed to raising the visibility of the needs of our community youth, especially the ones who needs us most, and show what we can accomplish with the support of our elected officials in our community.”
“Because of the steadfast advocacy of leaders like [the] Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County our nation’s youth have access to skills and experiences that can put them on the path to great futures,” Jim Clark, CEO and president of the Boys & Girls Club of America, said. “These successes aren’t possible without a strong partnership with elected officials at the local, state and federal levels. I commend the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County for their tireless work on behalf of their community’s youth and congratulate them on this much deserved recognition.”
The Advocacy Engagement Recognition Program recognizes the advocacy work clubs do every day, especially work with emphasis on impact, creativity and innovation.
“Boys and Girls clubs champion opportunities for all youth equipping [them] with the experiences and tools they need to succeed,” Boston wrote. “Our advocacy isn’t just a one day event. We are raising our voices every single day to ensure top issues and solutions impacting young people are prioritized in our community, our state and at the national level.”
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