Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Invests $500 Thousand
In Native American Boys & Girls Clubs
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation, on behalf of BNSF Railway Company, announced a $500,000, five year commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to support four Native American Clubs located on tribal lands in Montana and Minnesota.
The announcement, benefiting Club members on the Crow, Rocky Boy, and Fort Peck reservations, all located in Montana, was made from Governor Brian Schweitzer’s office.
In commenting on the announcement, Governor Schweitzer said, “Boys & Girls Clubs offer kids a caring, supportive place," "Helping them stay in school and make healthy choices gives them hope for a brighter future."
In addition to the three Clubs in Montana, one in the Leech Lake Area, Cass Lake, Minnesota will receive funding. All of these Clubs are located in communities served by BNSF Railway.
Beginning in 2005 and continuing through 2009, BGCA will distribute a total of $50,000, $12,500 each, to the four Native American Clubs on behalf of BNSF. The remaining $50,000 will form a restricted fund to assist these same Clubs starting in 2010.
The funds will be used to support two of the most effective programs developed by BGCA: SMART Moves and Project Learn.
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