Merchants of Delray Beach Celebrate Boys and Girls Club Day on April 3rd
Stores Offering Discounts and Deals to Benefit Delray Club
West Palm Beach, FL (March 14, 2014) – Delray Beach will rally around the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County for “Boys and Girls Club Day,” proclaimed by Mayor Cary D. Glickstein on April 3, 2014. Many stores near Atlantic Avenue will donate 10% or more of all sales on April 3, 2014 to the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach. As of March 14, 2014, participating vendors include:
Periwinkle
Hand’s
J.McClaughlin
Juliet Salon
Tootsie’s
Sequin Delray Beach
Vince Ganning
The Trouser Shop
The Snappy Turtle
Mayor Cary D. Glickstein signed the proclamation February 4, 2014 on behalf of the City Commission and called upon Delray citizens to join in recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Club in the area for providing its everyday contributions and commitment to improving the lives of children and young adults in the community.
“Delray Beach has always supported its local Boys & Girls Club and we’re excited to celebrate this special day with the community. In addition, the second annual Be Great Celebration Dinner, also hosted on April 3rd, honors the achievements of the Club’s members and community partners. Together, these two events help support our future leaders and continue to make an impact in these children’s lives, ” said Beau Delafield, Delray Beach Board President.
The Be Great Celebration Dinner honors the outstanding achievements of the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Club members in Delray Beach, as well as recognizes the principles of the Boys & Girls Clubs. The Be Great Celebration Dinner is Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the Delray Beach Marriott on 10 North Ocean Boulevard. Sponsorships and tickets are available at www.bgcpbc.org or by calling 561-683-3287.
About the Boys & Girls Clubs
Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone – they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The thirteen Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 6,000 children ages 6-18. For more information, please visit www.bgcpbc.org or call 561-683-3287.
