Major $100,000 Grant to Boys & Girls Club of Ohio County
The **Weedman Family Charitable Giving Fund** makes its largest single grant to date — $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Ohio County to expand youth programming and facilities.
We are honored to announce our largest single grant to date: $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Ohio County. This transformational investment will help the Club expand its reach, enhance its programs, and serve even more young people in our community.
The Boys & Girls Club: A Pillar of Ohio County
For decades, the Boys & Girls Club of Ohio County has been a safe haven for young people — a place where kids can learn, grow, make friends, and discover their potential. The Club provides after-school programs, summer activities, mentorship, and a structured environment that supports academic achievement and positive character development.
The impact of the Boys & Girls Club extends far beyond the hours young people spend in its building. Research consistently shows that quality after-school programming reduces juvenile crime, improves academic performance, and increases high school graduation rates. In Ohio County, the Club is doing exactly that work, every single day.
What This Grant Will Support
This $100,000 investment will enable the Boys & Girls Club of Ohio County to:
- Expand program capacity to serve more young people from across the county
- Enhance educational programming including STEM activities, literacy support, and college readiness
- Improve facilities to create a safer, more welcoming environment for members
- Strengthen staffing to ensure every young person receives the attention and mentorship they deserve
- Develop new initiatives that address emerging needs in the community
Why Youth Investment Is Our Priority
The Weedman Family believes that investing in young people is the highest-return investment a community can make. When children have access to safe spaces, caring adults, and enriching activities, they are more likely to stay in school, avoid risky behaviors, and grow into productive, engaged community members.
Ohio County's future depends on the young people growing up here today. By supporting the Boys & Girls Club, we are investing in that future — in the students who will one day be the teachers, entrepreneurs, healthcare workers, and civic leaders of our community.
A Transformational Partnership
This grant represents more than a financial contribution. It is a statement of belief — in the Boys & Girls Club's mission, in its leadership, and in the young people it serves. We are proud to be a partner in this important work and look forward to seeing the impact of this investment unfold in the years ahead.
Together, we are building a vibrant future.
