Blaine Boys and Girls club receives $25,000 donation, donor wants to match

An anonymous Blaine donor gifted the Blaine boys and girls club $25,000 and is now looking for the community to match her donation. The donor will match every contribution a Blaine resident gives the club before September 30.

The Blaine Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County (BGCWC) provides meals and supports students with learning and activities outside of school hours. Heather Powell, CEO of BGCWC, said the majority of the donation will go to the Blaine chapter’s biggest expense, which is supporting high-quality, dedicated staff.

“As we prepare to return to our after-school programs, after nine weeks of summer camp, we are immensely grateful for the generous support of this anonymous donor from Blaine,” Powell said in an August 2 news release. “Her matching gift challenge will help ensure we can continue to sustain our array of life-enhancing programs for kids in the Blaine community.”

Twenty-five thousand dollars is the largest single donation the Blaine clubhouse typically receives in a year, Powell said.

BGCWC was founded in 1946 for students, especially those furthest from an equitable education, to reach their highest success. The organization has several clubhouses in the county including Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden.

Donations can be made on the BGCWC website at whatcomclubs.org or through BGCWC chief development officer Sara Maloney at 360/738-3808 ext. 304 or smaloney@whatcomclubs.org.