BGC News Summer 2016 | Page 7

Back to School Dear Friend, By the time this issue hits your mailbox, the new school year will be upon us. If you have school-aged children, you are preparing for another school year, and we’re no different! It’s time for Brenda – and all our children - to go back to school, and that means preparing them with school supplies, backpacks, and clothes needed for a successful year. Because of your support, Brenda is on her way to fulfilling her goals and dreams. Because of your support, Brenda is able to focus on being a kid—doing well in school, forming healthy relationships, and dreaming of a bright future. This is our 45th year of preparing our children for going back to school, and every year, we rely on friends like you to help. Your support means more than you might realize, and your investment pays back dividends in the lives of our children, including Brenda. With your help, Brenda, her siblings, and all of our kids will have the educational resources and loving support of teaching parents and other staff to set them on the path to success. Please consider making a gift today. Your gift of $10, $15, $25 or more will help give our kids the things they need in order to go back to school prepared for the year. You may give using the enclosed envelope or securely online at www. boysandgirlscountry.org. (Choose “Back to School” as the “Purpose of Gift”.) Brenda’s favorite scripture is Matthew, 5:13-16, which encourages us to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. You do just that with your support, and we thank you! Sincerely, Lou Palma Executive Director P.S. School starts August 22. Gifts received will help feed, clothe, and buy supplies and books for our children. _________________________________________________________ To protect the privacy of our children and families, names have been changed. However, the story is true. Boys and Girls Country News | Summer 2016 7