Greater Dover Boys and Girls Club:  After researching the current non-profit organizations in the area the GDC identified the Greater Dover Boys and Girls Club as one of the key organization that has the potential to meet the need of providing affordable wrap around after school/summer care services for our youth.  Their biggest obstacle, however, is that they do not have the necessary presence in Dover due to a lack of adequate facilities.  They are currently serving approximately 300 youth in greater Dover and state statistics suggest that they should be serving close to 2000 given our population. The Boys and Girls Club mission is to inspire and enable all young people especially those who need them most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.  To help the Boys and Girls Club realize their mission we have partnered with their local board and assisted them in securing a land donation from the City of Dover for a new magnet facility.  This 30,000-50,000 square foot facility, once complete, will be located at Schutte Park and will have a variety of amenities including gymnasiums for a variety of sports, a full size pool, classrooms for classes, computers and art, office space and a large conference room.  The Boys and Girls Club will partner with other community organizations and this new facility will serve as a “community club” to be used and enjoyed by ALL children.  GDC representatives continue to work with representatives from the Greater Dover and State Boys and Girls club to develop site plans and schematics for the new facility.  In addition, the GDC will assist the local Boys and Girls Club with their fundraising efforts once they begin. 

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