Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County depend on contributions from our community to provide after school activities and facilities for hundreds of young people in Indian River County. We are a registered 501(c)3 organization and all contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law.
Every day, the Boys & Girls Club is making a difference by positively changing the lives of the youth of Indian River County. But we can't do it alone. There are many ways you can help:
Cash donations
*Sponsor a child for the summer program
*Support a Club program
*Join the President's Circle: a group of more than 200 financial supporters who are dedicated to sustaining the work of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County by personally investing $1,000 or more for annual operating expenses.
If you would like to securely donate online, click here. Otherwise, call 299-7449 and we will be happy to assist you.
Participate in our Planned Giving programs
Want to have a lasting positive effect on young people's lives? Planned Giving creates opportunities for Indian River County’s future generations through endowments, estate gifts, and bequests.
By developing a thorough estate plan with your financial advisor or attorney, you can reduce the overall tax burden of your estate while providing a lasting legacy for youth in Indian River County. We welcome the opportunity to provide additional information or discuss the many options available with you and your financial advisor.
Click here for more information about planned giving and its many benefits.
For more information about a making a legacy gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County, please contact:
Elizabeth Thomason
Director of Development & Marketing
(772) 299-7449
Email: ethomason@bgcirc.org
Join our BUSINESS PARTNER Program
Your $1,000 BUSINESS PARTNER membership is an investment in the youth and future of our community. It is fully tax deductible. BUSINESS PARTNERs sponsor two programs (Career Launch and Job Ready!) specifically designed to help young people assess their skills, explore careers and acquire the tools necessary to secure employment and be successful in the workplace. Click here for a brochure.
Support a special event and purchase tickets or become a sponsor. We host two major events a year: Angels Help our Kids Take Flight dinner and a golf tournament.
Provide In-Kind Support
Our most urgent need is funding to keep our Clubs open and ensure quality instruction and guidance for our members! However, we can also make use of certain items. If you have something to donate, please call (772) 299-7449 to see if it is something we can use.
Items such as educational supplies, sports equipment, art supplies, games, books, and puzzles are always needed.
Volunteer
Volunteers are an integral part of our team. They are individuals who donate their time and talent to provide positive role modeling and guidance to the youth of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County. Volunteers, and the contributions they make, significantly enhance the quality of life, community spirit and growth opportunities for our youth.
Volunteer Opportunities:
♥ Sports
♥ Arts & Crafts
♥ Education/Tutoring
♥ Games
♥ Dance
♥ Music
You can get started right away. Complete the application and mail it to our P.O. Box.
Background checks are required on all prospective volunteers.
Charity Navigator:
Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator, has awarded Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County a four star rating - the highest rating possible. We have demonstrated exceptional financial health, outperforming most of our peers in efforts to manage and grow our finances in the most fiscally responsible way possible. Visit our page at Charity Navigator to learn more.
Privacy Policy:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County honors the rights and privacy of our donors. We do not sell or trade donors' personal information to any other entity. Donors are recognized in the organization's annual report to the community. Donors wishing to remain anonymous should notify BGCIRC at the time a gift is made.
