Boys & Girls Clubs of the Battlefords is getting an upgrade thanks to a community grant of $35,900 from Red River Mutual and their Spruce Up Your Story initiative.
The funding goes to a new bathroom, flooring, furniture and painted walls.
According to a news release, the space will be used by their Husky Energy Youth Program which promotes healthy homework habits, leadership skills, learning and exploration of opportunities in kids ages 11-14.
“It’s not just about having a space – we had space, but it wasn’t conducive to running the high-quality programs we wanted at the club,” said Nicole Combres, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of The Battlefords, in a statement. “There are so many pressures youth face, and it’s important to have a safe space they can come to – a place where they can walk through the doors and know it’s theirs.”
This is one of 10 spaces being restored by funding from Red River Mutual which has awarded over $150,000, with each renovation or beautification project submitted by a local community member.
“I cannot wait for our youth to come back when we’re all spruced and they see their new space,” said Combres. “Our youth have always done a great job to make the place their own, now they’ll have painted walls, proper floors, a space they can take pride and comfort in.”
