The Buster Family Foundation announced a $50,000 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Club’s founding in August 1967. Foundation Trustee, William C. Buster, Jr., served as the Club’s 4th President of the Board of Directors from 1970 to 1971. He served on the Board for nearly 15 years.
“The purpose of the gift is to honor the Club’s 50 years of service to local communities, as well as the active involvement of so many local board members,” Buster said.
The Foundation will match, dollar for dollar, all donations given by past and current Board Members, plus other supporters of the Club. Gifts will be matched through December 31, 2017. Over the Club’s history, more than 100 community members have served on the Board. Many have continued to be involved as volunteers and donors. Countless others, who never served on the Board, but are great supporters of the Club, are committed to the Club’s mission.
“The gift is intended to raise the bar for giving in celebration of the 50th anniversary,” Buster said.
Board Chairman Bill Brunick said the Buster Family Foundation has taken the lead in the Club’s anniversary celebration campaign, by not only giving the first gift, but inspiring others to give.
“They’re setting the tone for the rest of the Club leadership and the community,” Brunick said.
Responding to the Buster Family Foundation challenge are Tim & Carol Rochford and Cheryl Lossett with their own gifts of $50,000. Others were inspired to give and added an additional $38,000 to the challenge.
“The Buster Family Foundation’s generosity allows us to do what we do every year – serve more kids, more often,” said Club CEO P.T. McEwen. “We are fortunate to have such committed friends of the Club. It is a great capstone as we close out our 50th anniversary celebrations.”
There is still time to join the celebration by making a year-end gift. Your gift will help the kids in the community achieve academic success, build healthy lifestyles, and instill good character and leadership.
“We are so close to our goal of $250,000. We just need you!” said McEwen.
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Gifts can be sent to: 1251 Clay Street, Redlands CA 92374. Questions, please contact the Club at 888-822-6535. For more information about the Club visit www.BeGreatIE.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside has served the Inland Empire since 1967, and has sites in the communities of Alta Loma, Corona, Loma Linda, Mentone, Moreno Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Riverside, San Bernardino and Victorville. Our Clubs serve over 3,600 youth daily in after-school settings, and we offer both winter and summer camps. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. For more information, visit www.BeGreatIE.org
About Buster Family Foundation
The Buster Family Foundation was established in 2007 by William C. Buster, Jr. for the purpose of supporting local nonprofits. The Foundation has given over $550,000 since its inception to worthy causes that are close to the Buster Family.