Michael “Mick” Ruiz, Boys & Girls Club Director
The Gila Valley Boys & Girls Club is a place where all young people, especially those who need us most, can learn, play and grow in a positive environment. Our after-school and summer programs also serve as a vital link between education and youth development.
Our after-school programming goals are to prevent illiteracy and enhance educational opportunities for club members. Our daily “Power Hour” program provides each club member with a full hour of supervised homework led by club staff. We also offer individual tutoring for children who need additional help with math, reading and writing. As a result, members’ grades and study habits improved dramatically simply because they had a structured environment to complete their schoolwork.
As the year comes to an end, we remain focused on the health, development and growth of our club members. Our summer programs include outdoor trips, swimming and other fun group activities for all ages to provide a fun and meaningful learning experience. It also introduces club members to civic services and other volunteer opportunities to reach out to the local community.
As a non-profit organization, we help donors like you fund our programs. The Gira Valley Boys & Girls Club is a member of the Graham Greenlee Tax Credit Coalition. The GGTCC promotes an Arizona income tax credit of up to $1200 for joint filings and $600 for separate filings. You can receive this tax credit to offset your Arizona income tax burden by donating to eligible local nonprofits and local schools.
For more information on this opportunity, please visit our website at www.ggtcc.org. GGTCC is managed by the Arizona Community Foundation of Gila Valley and can be reached at grahamgreenleetcc@gmail.com.
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