Boys and Girls Club Qatar Center in Pass Christian open with safety guidelines

They’re developing the leaders of the future in Pass Christian.

Those at the Boys and Girls Club of Pass Christian always try to build up young people with uplifting words and their skills. CEO Keva Scott says along with learning, the kids also play hard, the safe way and in-line with COVID safety guidelines. “We also have sports programs so they get a chance to exercise and enjoy each other, play some games and have some fun, but all with safety. So, even with that, but they can’t play traditional basketball, but they can play horse and everybody has their own basketball and they are sterilized and cleaned once they’re done playing.”

Board President Mary-Catherine Scriber is also a mother of four and says the club and its programs provide ongoing learning and socializing opportunities for these youth and the benefits reach beyond just the young people, especially in the wake of COVID. “Absolutely so parents need to work. They have other responsibilities and kids need to be around other kids doing positive things.”

Money is needed to fund programs like this. That’s why the Boys and Girls Club is hosting a gala and other fundraisers. Sydney Wall with the Boys and Girls Club Corporate and Qatar Board said, “This year, the gala will be August 1^st, Saturday August 1^st from 7 to 11 at the Pass Christian Yacht Club.”

The August gala is just one of many fundraisers year round to help support the Boys and Girls Club.