CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ANNOUNCES HOUSE PASSAGE OF FUNDING TO ENHANCE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Nearly $100,000 investment would strengthen after-school programming, provide trauma-informed services, and enhance career readiness for young people
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that he helped secure the inclusion of nearly $100,000 in the House of Representatives' recently-passed appropriations bill for the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester. This funding would be used to enhance after-school and career-ready services, including youth mental health services to better support young people through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"For 50 years, the Boys & Girls Club has been a beacon in the Rochester community, providing a safe haven for our young people to learn, grow, and thrive," said Congressman Joe Morelle. "They're on the front lines supporting our youth, especially during these challenging times that can further exacerbate stress and trauma. That is why I am proud to have helped secure critical funding to enhance the services Boys & Girls Club offers and set Rochester's youth on the path toward success."
"The Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester are honored and overwhelmed at the same time to be the recipient of the support provided by Congressman Morelle," said Dwayne Mahoney, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester. "Especially in this critical time it is essential that we keep our kids safe healthy and engaged in meaningful activities to ensure their progress to a better future. No one knows that better than our congressman and we greatly appreciate him for understanding and delivering for the young people in Rochester."
The Boys & Girls Club of Rochester is an after-school and weekend youth program that provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for children in our community.
With this funding, the Boys & Girls Club seeks to enhance current programming and expand their curriculum to include STEM, entrepreneurship, career-readiness training, and more. The investment will also ensure staff are trained to address the trauma and mental health challenges many of the children face, which have been further highlighted by the stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $98,400 award is being made available as part of the Community Funding Project program, which Congress is implementing for the first time this year. Through this program, members of Congress are able to provide direct investments to areas of their communities that need it most. The funding was recently passed in the House of Representatives' appropriations bill and will now be considered by the U.S. Senate.
More information regarding the program can be found at morelle.house.gov/communityprojectfunding.
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