Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club Donates $23,700 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Didem Koroglu, Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield, dkoroglu@bgclubspringfield.org 605 695-3748
SPRINGFIELD, May 26, 2020 – Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club Donates $23,700 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
(May 26, 2020 - Springfield, Mo) The Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma (SERvice-TO-MAnkind) Club has again
for the fourth straight year provided $23,700 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield to cover its payment to the Springfield Public Schools for operations of the BGCS Sertoma Unit, which was built in
2015 as part of the new Sherwood Elementary School Complex.
For over 50 years, HOTO Club members have pooled their collective energies and resources to help the
BGCS and other local charities serving area youth, especially those most at-risk, with opportunities to have positive futures. HOTO has provided funds and volunteer support for buildings, vehicles, programming, staffing, technology, college scholarships, and special events.
“Knowing there is a constant need for support at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is what keeps our fundraising efforts going”, said Eric McGuire, current HOTO President. “The Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma
Club sees the great work all of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield do for the youth in our community, and we are always eager to support them and their great work.”
The BGCS has been the primary charity supported by the HOTO Club since its inception in 1969. Funds
donated are primarily raised through the Club’s weekly Bingo activities, Brat Wagon catering service,
and the Chili Cook-Off event which is run with the other area Sertoma Clubs.
(For more information, contact Didem Koroglu, 605 695-3748 or dkoroglu@bgclubspringfield.org). For more information regarding the Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club or this donation, contact Megan Maulorico at 417-886-8606, Ext. 103.
About The Boys & Girls Clubs of SpringfieldThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield provide programs that guide and direct youth from all backgrounds, particularly those from at-risk environments. Through social, physical, and educational development activities, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield teach youth the values of life, strengthen their self-esteem, and make them better citizens of our community.
The Club offers daily access to a broad range of programs in five core program areas: The Arts, Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Giving the youth of the community the proper tools they need to become successful students and citizens is an important part of our mission. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield provides program opportunities to over 13,000 local youth each year. Parents interested in having their children join the Club and learn more about its youth programs can contact the organization at 417.862.9249 or visit www.bgclubspringfield.org.
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