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Local philanthropist makes major donation to Boys and Girls Clubs

Sedona, AZ – Boys and Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona (BGCNA) is the recipient of a $50,000 donation by the Max James Family Foundation. This lead gift was given during the Boys & Girls Clubs “It Just Takes One” annual campaign which ended on Dec. 31 and helped raise over $88,000 this year to support the kids and clubs in the local community.

With his generous gift, Max James has joined the very prestigious Jeremiah Milbank Society of donors for Boys & Girls Clubs. This is a national society of local leaders and philanthropists who have made an annual undesignated gift to their local Boys & Girls Clubs of $10,000 or more in a calendar year. For more information on membership to the Jeremiah Milbank Society, log onto the BGCNA website at www.apositiveplace.org

Not only has his passion for youth shown in his contributions to BGCNA, but also through his Camp Soaring Eagle (www.campsoaringeagle.org) which is a new local camp in the works for seriously ill children. James is also a huge supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

“My family foundation is focused on kids. I choose to contribute because it is the right thing to do. Since we will soon be residents of this community, we feel it is important to contribute to a local organization that helps build character in youth,” said James. Because of his never-ending support for youth, James was honored as the 2007 Youth Philanthropist of the Year by BGCNA.

“We are very appreciative of the kindness, generosity, and faithful support of Mr. James and his foundation. His leadership will have a tremendous impact on youth in our service communities. We hope others will be inspired and follow his example by investing in kids and the clubs. Max is an amazing guy with a tremendous heart for kids.” stated Todd Bale, BGCNA’s Executive Director.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona

The Boys & Girls Club has played a role in the Sedona, Village of Oak Creek and Cottonwood communities for over ten years. It provides critical, daily services to hundreds of Northern Arizona's youth through three Club sites, and the Sedona Teen Center. Each site provides programs that emphasize character and leadership development, education and career enhancement, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation. The Club also provides outreach programming through its Meth SMART program through partnership with the Arizona Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs and local schools.

For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona, or the Jeremiah Milbank Society of donors, please call (928) 282-0122 or visit www.apositiveplace.org.

 

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