For nearly 60 years Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue has served the community through good times and in times of adversity. Many of those good times have been spent with community champions like you at our Annual Auction Gala, and while we can’t gather in person this year, we want to let you know how BGCB is handling this COVID-19 crisis.

Here are some highlights about what we’ve been up to since schools closed on March 17:

• Extending hours at our most well-equipped sites to best serve the needs of the community

• Our staff is going above and beyond to create safe environments, by adhering to CDC protocols, for our Club members

• Fighting food insecurity by providing 20,000+ free meals to our community since the beginning of this crisis

• Providing virtual programming for kids who can’t come to the Club right now

Now more than ever, we need you. BGCB has been hit hard by the crisis. Our Clubs are working diligently to ensure young people and their families have what they need to navigate these uncertain times. But we can’t do it alone. In lieu of your normal auction bid, ticket price, or Paddle Raise, I am asking you to make a gift to the Club at bgcbellevue.org/donate.