Giving Societies
Giving Societies play a vital role in sustaining and expanding the impact of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia. Through their generous recurring support, members of these societies help ensure that young people across the region have consistent access to safe, supportive environments and enriching programs after school and during the summer.
The Jeremiah Milbank Society
The Jeremiah Milbank Society is a national recognition society for individuals who give unrestricted gifts of $10,000 or more to a local Club.
Jeremiah Milbank was a humble man who inspired greatness in others. His truest legacy has been his children, and their children, who continue to support causes that were close to his heart. His son, Jeremiah Milbank Jr., was recruited by President Herbert Hoover to join the Board of Governors for the national organization where he became a guiding force in shaping the Boys & Girls Club Movement. In turn, Jeremiah Jr. passed on his passion for serving youth to his own children. Today, Jeremiah Milbank III serves on the national Board of Governors.
Jeremiah Milbank gave of himself generously. His extraordinary and life-long dedication to supporting youth has positively impacted the lives of millions and is the inspiration for The Jeremiah Milbank Society.
Club Investors
Our Boys & Girls Clubs provide year-round services to youth, ages 5-18, with an annual membership fee to families of only $15-$35. The actual cost of serving one child is around $2,500 for the full year. Club Investors are individuals or businesses who make unrestricted donations starting at $500 to help support the actual costs of serving one or more Club members at the Cherry Avenue, Southwood, and Albemarle Campus Clubs. Through their support, Club Investors help to ensure that cost is never a barrier to participation at the Club.
James River Club Investors
In 2014, the James River Club opened its doors and has served over 1,200 children in the past decade with an average daily attendance of 90 members ages 5–18. Through contributions of $2,000 or more annually, James River Club Investors help keep James River Club membership fees at $35 or less, supporting families across three counties including Albemarle, Buckingham, and Fluvanna.
Madison Investors
Founded in 2008, the Madison Club has developed a strong local reputation for its high impact youth development programs and outstanding partnership with the school district. Each year, we ask friends in our community to consider becoming a Madison Investor through a contribution of $2,000 or more. Support from our Madison Investors helps support the cost of serving Club members for a year, so that we can maintain low annual membership fees to families for only $100 for the summer and $50 for the school year.
Orange Investors
Founded in 2003, the Orange Club serves 250 members per year and has one of the strongest teen programs in the region, with over 70 teen participants. Each year, we ask friends in our community to join our Foundation Investors and invest $1,885 or more to help support the cost of serving Club members for a year. Their generosity helps the Club keep membership fees at only $100 for the summer and $50 for the school year.
Please consider joining the many champions of our kids by serving as a Charlottesville, James River, Madison, or Orange Investor. Together, with your commitment, these Boys & Girls Clubs can continue to be a reliable, affordable, and accessible year-round youth development service for young people and families who need us most.
For more information on any of the Giving Societies please contact Jennifer Williams at 434.971.9414 or email jwilliams@bgclubcva.org.