ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — THE PLAYERS Championship has announced plans to invest in a $600,000 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida (BGCNF) to help fund the construction of a new Teen Center in St. Augustine.
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“At THE PLAYERS, we are dedicated to making meaningful investments in the next generation,” said Lee Smith, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship. “We are proud to contribute $600,000 to bring this Teen Center to life and ensure that local teens have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. It’s an honor to partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida in making a lasting impact on the community.”
In addition to their contribution, THE PLAYERS Championship received an anonymous $200,000 donation, helping raise total funds to $800,000.
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The new facility is part of a $1.2 million project to expand access to virtual youth programs and services. With these funds, the Teen Center will enhance the club’s ability to serve the community, increasing capacity from 20 to approximately 75 teens every day after school.
“The $600,000 donation from THE PLAYERS Championship represents a remarkable investment in our youth and our community,” said Paul Martinez, President/CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida. “This new Teen Center will allow us to create a larger, more modern space for teens to learn, grow, and prepare for bright futures. With this facility, we’ll be able to triple the number of teens we serve daily, providing them with critical resources and a safe environment to thrive.”
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