The Atlantic Credit & Finance Skins Game benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia took place at Ballyhack Golf Club on October 14, 2013. In its eighth year, the tournament has now raised over $500,000 dollars to benefit the local Boys & Girls Clubs.

 

“A half of a million dollars makes a huge impact on any organization, and we are so thankful for the generosity and motivation of the folks at Atlantic Credit & Finance and all they have done for us,” said Boys & Girls Clubs Board President Walt Derey, Vice President of Pitman Construction.

 

This year the tournament hosted 22 teams and the Club Kids Skins Game, where four kids (who have been practicing golf at the clubs) were paired with a pro and had their own competition.

 

“We are proud to support an organization that provides guidance and opportunity for so many of Southwest Virginia’s children,” said Chris Hanson, CFO of Atlantic Credit & Finance. “The tournament brings our employees, our business partners and our community together to support a worthy organization and make a financial impact on their behalf,” added Kevin Hudson, vice president of Atlantic Credit & Finance.

“This tournament and the employees at ACF are so special to us,” said Laurie Gibbons, chief professional officer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia. “We are so thankful to have a company like Atlantic Credit & Finance look out for our kids and our organization’s well-being. The impact of this tournament each year is one of the most substantial gifts we receive, and it allows us to continue to change and improve the lives of these great kids.”

 

The ACF Skins Game raises much-needed funds to support the Boys & Girls Clubs’ mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. A recent survey performed by Boys & Girls Clubs of America illustrates the exceptional impact and importance of Boys & Girls Clubs programs:

  • 57% of alumni said the Club saved their life
  • 90% of Club alumni graduate high school (an especially interesting statistic when compared to the 75% graduation rate for Southwest Virginia cited by the Virginia Dept. of Education)
  • 90% said the Club was one of the best things available to them in their community
  • 100% of Club kids participate in Power Hour, a homework help program
  • 100% perform community service and learn the value of doing for others
  • 62% of our Club kids are on the A or A/B honor rolls at their schools

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia was incorporated in 1997, when it was known as The Boys & Girls Club of Roanoke Valley. Since then, Clubs throughout Roanoke and in the New River Valley have arisen with the support of the original Roanoke club at 9th Street in SE Roanoke. Together, the clubs now operate as a regional effort, working together to maximize resources and serve children.  

The organization is affiliated with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation’s fastest growing youth development agency. Regionally, over 850 youth in the Roanoke and New River Valley areas are members in 1 of our 9 clubs. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia is committed to the positive development of quality after school and summer programming for all youth residing in the region. Visit the website at http://www.bgcswva.org/.