Boys & Girls Clubs Of West Alabama Receives Advocacy Award

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama on Tuesday announced the nonprofit had received an Advocate for Youth Award from the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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“Clubs like ours have a unique role as community leaders in providing valuable after-school
programs to our country’s youth that enable them to achieve great futures,” Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama President and CEO Kim Turner. “We are wholly committed to raising the visibility of the needs of our community youth, especially the ones who need us most, and show what we can accomplish with the support of our elected officials and our community.”

Turner says she annually attends Youth Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C. to meet directly
with state and national representatives and this March, she joined a panel of community leaders, educators and elected officials to discuss the importance of after-school and summer learning.

The event was hosted by the U.S. Department of Education.

“Boys & Girls Clubs champion opportunities for all youth, equipping young people with the experiences and tools they need to succeed,” Turner said. “Our advocacy isn’t just a one-day event. We are raising our voices every single day, to ensure top issues and solutions impacting young people are prioritized in our community, our state and at the national level.”

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama say the national honor through the Advocacy Engagement Recognition Program recognizes the advocacy work of clubs, with an emphasis on impact, creativity and innovation.

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