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Boys & Girls Clubs Gets Holiday Boost from Top Players

Portland, OR. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area had some welcome guests, like Blazer Meyers Leonard, adding holiday cheer.

San Antonio Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge spread some holiday cheer while in town for a game vs. the Trail Blazers.

Aldridge treated Club members from the Margaret Scott program in east Portland to lunch that included make your own burgers and a hot chocolate bar! Following lunch, LaMarcus handed out gifts for everyone.

From The Boys & Girls Clubs:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Pare safe, positive places for kids to enjoy fun and engaging programs at an affordable price.

Clubs provide enrichment programs to youth while empowering them with a sense of belonging and security.

Clubs surround members with caring, trained staff that engage them in nationally proven evidence-based youth development programs.

Program areas include leadership and community service; academic enrichment; science and technology; performing and visual arts; personal health and fitness; college prep and workforce training; and recreation and sports leadership leagues.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.