Back-A-Kid Campaign
Back a Kid. Build a Great Future.
Every young person in the Lower Naugatuck Valley deserves a safe place to belong, adults who believe in them and room to discover what they’re capable of. Your gift keeps that door open for 2,700+ Club members in Shelton, Ansonia and beyond.
Secure online giving · One-time or monthly · Tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
What It Means To Back A Kid
A SAFE PLACE.
CARING MENTORS.
ROOM TO GROW
Back-A-Kid is our annual campaign to keep the Club affordable and accessible. Before school, after school, and all summer, members have a place to go, people who know their name and programs that help them find what they’re great at.
30%
Families pay a fraction. Backers close the gap.
Thanks to donors, members pay an average of 30% of the true cost of Club programs.
A place to belong
Four Club sites across Shelton and Ansonia, open when school isn’t.
Adults who believe in them
Trained Youth Development Professionals who, for many members, are the most influential positive role models in their lives.
Programs that build futures
Academic support, healthy habits, and teen leadership through Torch Club and Keystone Club.
When one kid thrives, a family steadies—and the whole Valley grows stronger.
The Return On Your Investment
Every $1 invested in Boys & Girls Clubs returns
10.32
in economic benefits to Club members, their families, and society.
NATIONAL RESEARCH · BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
That return shows up as students who stay on track, parents who can work knowing their kids are safe, and young adults who give back. Here’s what it looks like in the Valley.
Here in the Lower Naugatuck Valley
%
Graduation rate among Club high school seniors
- Club Seniors 100%
- Valley Teens 88%
%
Have a trusted adult outside of home to help with hard situations
- Club Youth 100%
- Valley Youth 88%
Club members ages 5–18 across four sites in Shelton & Ansonia
Most members pay about 30% of the true cost—Back-A-Kid covers the rest.
Their Stories
What backing a kid looks like
Members, families and alumni in their own words.
TEEN MEMBER · YOUTH OF THE YEAR
One moment throughout my journey that made me feel proud of my growth was my first interview during Youth of the Year. I still remember the feeling when I left the room—I felt accomplished. I knew I wasn’t bragging about myself, just sharing my story and who I was at that time. I was proud of how I answered while staying true to myself and my morals.
PARENT / CAREGIVER
Great before/after school programs, along with summer camp. Lots for the kids to do… I don’t know what I would have done without them throughout the years. Their unwavering support was often all I had, and they came through in the most helpful and unexpected ways.
CLUB MEMBER
The Boys & Girls Club is a place where I can be happier, stay out of trouble and become a better person all at once.
CLUB ALUM
85% of staff are alumni. I’m one of them. When the Boys & Girls Club thrives the whole Valley thrives. I could’ve been an alumni with good memories, but I came back and joined the Board because I know exactly what the Club did for me.
Inside The Club
See the Club through their eyes
A few minutes inside the Club: the people, the programs and what a safe place after school makes possible.
Ways To Give
Choose how you back a kid
GIVE TODAY
MAKE AN IMPACT RIGHT NOW
Every gift, at any amount, helps keep Club doors open for Valley kids and their families.
GIVE MONTHLY
BE THERE ALL YEAR LONG
Just $20 a month helps the Club reach, grow, and inspire more children—steady support staff and programs can count on. Choose “monthly” on the same secure form.
More Ways To Give
Mail a Check
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley
1 Positive Place
Shelton, CT 06484
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Planned Giving
A planned gift is a meaningful way to leave a lasting legacy that positively impacts the youth of the Valley for years to come. Your gift ensures that future generations will have access to the programs, resources, and guidance they need to achieve academic success, make healthy life choices, and develop the skills required to reach their full potential.
Our goal is to help you design a legacy that not only supports our mission but also benefits you and your loved ones. There are several ways you can leave a legacy through planned giving to the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, while also enjoying potential tax and income benefits.
Stock, IRAs, donor-advised funds & foundation gifts
Gifts of appreciated stock, IRA distributions, donor-advised fund grants, and foundation grants are all welcome. Contact our Development team for transfer details. Tax ID (EIN): 06-0653185.
Employer matching
Many employers match employee gifts—sometimes doubling your impact. Check with your HR or giving portal, then let us know so we can confirm the match.
QUESTIONS ABOUT A GIFT?
Nicole Stere
Director of Development
Happy to help with stock transfers, planned gifts, sponsorships and matching gifts.
Back-A-Kid
Your Gift Can Help Open The Door To A Great Future
Safe spaces, caring mentors and programs that build confidence for kids and teens right here in the Valley.