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Youth receive necessary school supplies 8.18.2009 Youth at the Boys & Girls Club enjoyed a presentation about the importance of school from Larry Smalley, manager of the Orem RC Willey. Smalley talked to the youth about the importance of staying in school, even when it gets tough. With high school dropout rates plumeting across the nation, this message could not come at a better time. According to studies backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, some areas see high school drop-out rates as high as 50%. At one time Utah boasted #1 in the nation for high school graduations, however over the past 6 years we have seen a steady decline in the number of Utah youth that graduate from high school. Although Utah has better graduation rates than many other states, the most recent statistics show 73% high school graduation rates.
After Smalley shared his thoughts with the youth RC Willey employees gave brand new backpacks and other school supplies to all the youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County. RC Willey donated a total of 200 backpacks to the youth of the Club along with pencils, notepads, markers, and other school related supplies. "RC Willey is very generous in giving back to the community", stated David Bayles, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club. "This donation relieves a huge burden on families as many struggle to purchase all the necessary supplies needed for school, especially those families with multiple matriculated youth." ABOUT RC WILLEY'S GIVING PROGRAM According the the RC Willey website: The management and associates of RC Willey are committed to improving the communities where we work and live. Sharing our resources by giving back to these communities is both a responsibility and a privilege.
As we evolve as a company we realize that consistent, quality philanthropic programs are essential to improving and changing lives. Our mission is to create partnerships that will achieve our goals. |
