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Emmy Award Winning Anchor and Investigative Reporter Jonathan Hall to Emcee Boys and Girls Club Gala and Auction on March 7th

Marshfield native Jonathan Hall, the Emmy award winning journalist and investigative reporter for WHDH Channel 7 News Boston will be the Master of Ceremonies at the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction on March 7, 2009 at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston.

 

Hall’s career began in Boston at WEEI Newsradio 590 as an executive editor and producer for which he won the Associated Press Award for WEEI Evening Review. He went on to become a writer for Newscenter 5 broadcasts and an Associate Producer for WCVB-TV Boston and then moved on to WMTW in Portland, ME and KMOV in St. Louis, MO before returning to Boston.

 

The Boys and Girls Club’s dazzling Gala and Auction will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield and also serve as a major fundraiser. Approximately 350 people are expected to attend.

 

“We’re absolutely thrilled to have Jonathan Hall, who is extremely talented and who grew up in Marshfield, emcee our event,” noted Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the club.

 

During the evening, the club will honor former State Representative Frank Hynes and his wife Heather for their support of and dedication to the Boys and Girls Club and families in the area. The “Youth of the Year” will be announced and presented with a scholarship. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, entertainment and a silent and live auction.

 

More than $40,000 was raised in support of programs for more than 4,000 youths in the area at last year’s Gala and Auction.

 

For more information about the Gala and Auction or to purchase tickets or donate an item to the auction, visit the website www.marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com or contact Shawn Costa, Director of Development at the club (781) 834-CLUB (2582).

 

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

 

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

 

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

 

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Saving, Investing and Building a Business – Important Lessons Learned at Boys and Girls Club “Money Matters” Program

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The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, a non-profit organization that provides the area’s youth with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment, has recently concluded a “Money Matters” program for club members. The program was very successful and the club received such a positive response that they will be running Money Matters again in May.

Designed to promote financial responsibility and independence among pre-teen and teen club members, the Money Matters program helped the kids to build their money management skills.
Over the course of five weeks, eight Boys and Girls Club members learned how to manage a checking account, budget, save and invest. They also learn about starting a small business and paying for college.

“The Money Matters program goes beyond the basic elements of earning money and saving it. The kids learned about credit cards as well as about a variety of investment vehicles that would put their money to work and give them a good return. They also learned how to budget and better control their spending. When kids learn these lessons at a young age, they become financially successful adults,” noted Joanna Degnan who is a CPA at Price Waterhouse Coopers and led the program.

“I have learned so many things in this class.  I have even taught some to my family. The thing I enjoyed the most was learning about the credit cards,” said 12-year old Marshfield resident Ben Quimby of the Money Matters program.

According to 10-year old Sydney Eastman, also a Marshfield resident, “I enjoyed learning different ways to save money.  I just started earning an allowance and Miss Degnan gave us great ideas on how to save and spend our money the right way.”

The kids utilized special program tools which included a Teen Personal Finance Guide containing practical tips and activities to help kids learn the important skills of balancing a checkbook, creating a budget and saving and investing for college and retirement. They also utilized the Money Matters website, an engaging online tool for building money management knowledge and skills through interactive activities, games and tools like a savings and financial aid calculator to plan for college.

Greg Langer, 12, of Marshfield said, “I think the Money Matters Program will help me in the future to plan goals and spend my money more wisely.”

The Money Matters program will be held again in May for club members who are age 15 and older. To learn more about the Money Matters program, contact Kathleen Newcomb at the Boys and Girls Club (781) 834-2582.

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youths (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at www.MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield Needs Items for Gala’s Auction

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The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has put out the call for Auction items for their annual Gala and Auction which will be held on March 7, 2009 at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston.

Approximately 350 people are expected to attend this year’s dazzling Gala and Auction which celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield and also serves as a major fundraiser. Donations are needed for the Silent and Live Auctions, which will be held during the evening of the Gala and an Online Auction, which will be held in advance of the Gala.

Donations of sports memorabilia or tickets to major sporting events; musical performances and stage shows are always popular with auction bidders. Exciting donations that create an auction “buzz” may include an all-inclusive vacation cruise; a kitchen makeover; a new car, boat or other watercraft and a plasma TV. Services, such as a year’s worth of weekly house cleaning or exterior and interior painting make great auction donations as does an annual membership to a fitness center/health club.

At last year’s Evening Under the Stars Gala and Auction, more than $40,000 was raised in support of programs for more than 4,000 youths in the area.

“We’re very excited about this event and we anticipate a good response to our call for auction items. We’re including an Online Auction to give folks who may not be able to attend the Gala, an opportunity to bid on and potentially come away with some really terrific prizes,” noted Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club.

Have an exciting item to donate to the Silent, Live or Online Auction? Contact Maura Buckley Troiano via email at maura_troiano@yahoo.com.

For more information about the Gala and Auction or to purchase tickets, visit the website www.marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com or contact Shawn Costa, Director of Development at the club (781) 834-CLUB (2582).

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield to Honor Frank and Heather Hynes at Gala

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The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will honor former State Representative Frank Hynes and his wife Heather at their annual Gala and Auction which will be held on March 7, 2009 at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston.

Frank Hynes served as State Representative for the 4th Plymouth District serving the towns of Marshfield and Scituate for 26 years and 13 terms. He served on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. Mr. Hynes is a former member of the Plymouth County Advisory Board and the Marshfield Advisory Board and served on the Board of Selectmen from 1980 to1983. Many folks are familiar with his weekly cable access program “Open House with Representative Hynes” that aired in Marshfield and Scituate. Both the Massachusetts Nurses Association as well as the Massachusetts Municipal Association have honored him as “Legislator of the Year”.

Mr. and Mrs. Hynes will be honored by the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield for their support of and dedication to the Boys and Girls Club and families in the area.

Approximately 350 people are expected to attend this year’s dazzling Gala and Auction which celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield and also serves as a major fundraiser. At last year’s Evening Under the Stars Gala and Auction, more than $40,000 was raised in support of programs for more than 4,000 youths in the area.

The evening’s events include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, entertainment, a silent auction and a live auction.

“We can’t say enough about Frank Hynes’ work on Capitol Hill and what he has done for the Boys and Girls Club through his leadership on the Ways and Means Committee. We’re privileged to have Frank and Heather as part of our Board of Directors and are pleased to be able honor them at our Gala in March,” noted Greg Jackson, Executive Director of Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.

For more information about the Gala and Auction or to purchase tickets, visit the website www.marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com or contact Shawn Costa, Director of Development at the club (781) 834-CLUB (2582).

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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3rd Annual Comedy Night to be held at Venus II Restaurant in Marshfield on January 24th

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Mark your calendar for a night of great entertainment on Saturday, January 24th! The third annual Comedy Night will be held at the Venus II Restaurant, located at 277 Ocean Street in Brant Rock to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.

The talented emcee and comedian Chrissy Kelleher, who has opened shows for Kevin Nealon and Loretta LaRoche and appeared on Nickelodeon’s America’s Funniest Mom and who is the co-founder of the Boys and Girls Club comedy writing camp for teens known as Camp Chuckles, will host the event.

Kelleher will be joined by the area’s funniest comedians including local favorites Johnny Cullen, a former employee of the Boys and Girls Club and finalist in the Rhode Island Comedy Festival; Boston comedian Ed Kopesky who also appears regularly at the Comedy Studio; Jimmy Bowes, co-founder of Camp Chuckles; Dan Boulger, winner of the 2006 Boston Comedy Festival and from Comedy Central, Rich Gustus.

Max Clary, who is a 15-year-old and a recent graduate of Camp Chuckles and who is now a regular performer at the Comedy Studio in Cambridge, is also scheduled to appear in the show.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and all proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.

More than 200 people attended last year’s sold-out Comedy Night at the Venus II which raised $4,500 for the non-profit club.

Tickets may be purchased in advance online at www.boysandgirlsclubof marshfield.com or at the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield located in Library Plaza. Tickets will be available at the door on the night of the show at the Venus II. For more information contact 781-834-2582.

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youths (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at www.MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Marshfield Polar Express Magical Train Ride was a Hit – $30K Raised

The Marshfield Polar Express came to life this past Saturday on the Kingston commuter rail as the train made its magical round trip journey to the North Pole.

There was plenty of laughter and caroling aboard the Polar Express, as children of all ages and adults were entertained by Santa’s elves and Mrs. Claus while drinking hot chocolate and snacking on fresh baked cookies. Upon their arrival at the “North Pole”, each child wrote their Christmas wish on Santa’s scroll and received a special gift from Santa, so they may always believe.

The four, one-hour train rides were nearly filled to capacity. All proceeds from the Polar Express benefited the privately funded, non-profit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. More than $30,000 was raised and will support programs and scholarships at the club.

This event was sponsored by Sam’s Club, Tiny & Sons Glass, ACT Smart, Inc., Dunkin Donuts, Family Crest Catering, EmbroidMe, Venus II Restaurant, Ninety Nine Restaurants, Marshfield Mini Storage, Roche Bros., Rockland Trust, Scituate Federal Savings and Vertex.

“This was the first year we held a Polar Express event and we’re delighted with the success of it. Thanks to everyone who volunteered; our staff who worked tirelessly to pull it together and all who generously sponsored the event. It was a great day out. We’ll certainly consider another Polar Express fundraiser in the future,” noted Greg Jackson, Executive Director of Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.

To view photos from the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s Polar Express, visit www.marshfieldpolarexpress.com.

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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New “Money Matters” Program at Boys and Girls Club Teaches Important Lessons in Finance

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, a non-profit organization that provides the area’s youth with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment, is now offering a new program known as “Money Matters” which teaches club members all about how to better manage their money.

Led by volunteer Joanna Degnan who is a CPA at Price Waterhouse Coopers, Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among club members ages 13 to 18 years old by building their basic money management skills.

During the five-week program which runs through mid-January, participants learn how to manage a checking account, budget, save and invest. They also learn about starting small businesses and paying for college.

Money Matters features three key components for the teens and club staff:

· A Teen Personal Finance Guide is a fun, attractive booklet containing practical tips and activities to help teens learn the important skills of balancing a checkbook, creating a budget and saving and investing for college and retirement.

· A Facilitator’s Guide provides Club staff and volunteers with basic financial information and instructions for easy-to-implement small-group activities.

· A Money Matters Website, offers teens an engaging online tool for building their money management knowledge and skills through interactive activities, games and tools like a savings and financial aid calculator to plan for college.

“The program engages the kids in the basics of money management but then takes it a step further by teaching them how to invest their money wisely and potentially start a small business,” explained Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the club.

Children must be a member of the club in order to participate in Money Matters. The annual membership fee is $50. To learn more about the program, contact Kathleen Newcomb at the Boys and Girls Club (781) 834-2582.

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youths (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at www.MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Sponsor a Child for the Boys and Girls Club’s Marshfield Polar Express Event

Spread some holiday cheer this season by sponsoring a child for the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s Polar Express event which will be held on December 20th. There are a number of families who can’t afford tickets for this magical train ride event who would like to attend.

Tickets for the event are $20 each. Sponsoring a child is easy. Simply visit MarshfieldPolarExpress.com and click on “Become a Polar Express Sponsor” to securely purchase a sponsor ticket online or contact Shawn Costa at the Boys and Girls Club 781-834-2582.

This event is sponsored by 99 Restaurants, Sam’s Club, Tiny & Sons Glass and ACT Smart, Inc. Additional corporate sponsors are needed. There are various sponsorship levels. To become a sponsor, visit marshfieldpolarexpress.com.

About the Marshfield Polar Express

The Polar Express will come to life on the Kingston commuter rail as the train makes its magical round trip journey to the North Pole. Passengers will be able to read along to The Polar Express story with Mrs. Claus and enjoy caroling, hot chocolate and cookies baked by Santa’s elves. Children will be able to meet Santa Claus and write their Christmas wishes on Santa’s scroll. Every child will receive a special gift from Santa, so they may always believe. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas.

The Polar Express travels from the Kingston commuter rail to the Halifax station and back. Those interested in this special event are encouraged to purchase their Polar Express tickets early for one of the following scheduled rides:

Train Ride #1: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Train Ride #2: 1:30 p.m. to 2:24 p.m.

Train Ride #3: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Train Ride #4: 7:00 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.

All proceeds from the Polar Express event benefit the non-profit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.

Tickets are available online and also at the Boys and Girls Club in Library Plaza. For more information visit MarshfieldPolarExpress.com or call 781-834-CLUB (2582).

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Boys and Girls Club Annual “Club Haunt” Halloween Event To be held October 24th, 25th & 26th at Marshfield Fairgrounds

DATELINE: MARSHFIELD, MA… It’s time for the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s annual Club Haunt event! Dress in costume and get ready for a fun-filled spooky evening of entertainment! Club Haunt will be held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on October 24, 25 and 26th. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $12 per person and covers all haunted activities.

Club Haunt offers affordable family fun and also makes for a great date night with plenty of frightening activities, spooky characters and games for all ages. Activities include a family hayride, which is “not-so-scary” and meant for young children, as well as a “scare you witless” haunted hayride. Club Haunt dining is available at an additional charge and will be provided by Crest Family Catering in Hanover.

More than 75 volunteers and staff work tirelessly to pull off this successful annual Club Haunt event. Each year, approximately 2,000 to 3,000 people attend.

“This is one of our biggest events drawing families from far and wide. There’s something for everyone. People with very young children can enjoy the spooky, yet not scary, hayride and games. Older children and adults will enjoy a more frightening haunted hayride and Club Haunt experience,” said the club’s Executive Director Greg Jackson. “A lot of people attend the event in costume. It’s a really good time and it raises money for a good cause.”

Proceeds from the Club Haunt benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. The privately funded, non-profit club hopes to raise at least $10K to support programming.

Tickets are available at the Club Haunt entrance. Discounted tickets may be purchased in advance at the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, Pre-Game Sports in Webster Square or at The Little Gym in the Christmas Tree Shop plaza.

For more information, visit marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com or call 781-834-CLUB (2582).

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youths (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals. Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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