The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club has furnished its basement and developed programming for youth ages 11-14 years, creating the Husky Energy Youth Program.
Husky donated funds for the programming.
The Husky Energy Youth Program provides a secure space for youth where they can build meaningful peer-to-peer relationships, learn life skills such as budgeting and planning, get help with school work and have fun. The program runs Monday to Friday from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.
“Providing youth with a mentor who reinforces the importance of education and helps with homework is part of the foundation for a successful future,” says Paul Zorgdrager, vice president of Heavy Oil Production. “The Boys and Girls Club’s programming for pre-teens and early teenagers helps these kids stay focused and excited about the many opportunities they have ahead of them. That’s a win.”
Executive Director Nicole Combres adds, “This program has been a long time coming and the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club is grateful for the funding support. The Program ticks off many critical development needs, which are particularly important to learn while young and impressionable – like having positive role models, good nutrition and an adult that is focused on the student’s educational success.”
We couldn’t have done this without Husky, and, for that, we say thanks. Great futures start here.”
