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Kids gave a lot of giving Tuesday

By JOHN HOWELL

Posted 11/30/23

There was a lot of giving going on Tuesday at the Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs.

Like nonprofits everywhere, the club participated in Giving Tuesday, seeking support of its mission to …

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NEWS

Kids gave a lot of giving Tuesday

WATCH OUT FOR STORMS: Dylan Merchant, whose interest in weather has led him to research climate change and the history of local weather events, kept his audience entertained.

A CLASS TAUGHT BY A KID: Dylan Merchant held the attention of club visitors with his knowledge of weather. According to his father, until recently he wanted to be a bus driver, but now thinks being a driver and a weatherman would be cool.

ENTERTAINING: Nevaeh Enos of the Kids at Cooper band entertains guests at the Warwick Boys and Girls Club Giving Tuesday event at the Norwood Club. (Warwick Beacon photos)

GREETING SUPPORTERS: Boys and Girls Clubs executive director Lara D’Antuono and Shawn and Milissa O’Neil share a laugh at Tuesday’s event.

Posted Thursday, November 30, 2023 12:00 am

By JOHN HOWELL

There was a lot of giving going on Tuesday at the Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs.

Like nonprofits everywhere, the club participated in Giving Tuesday, seeking support of its mission to enable young people, especially those in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. In this case, community members were invited to the Norwood Club for some giving from the kids.

The club’s Youth of the Year, Salem Hale, told the group the club is “my second home” and how she has pursued her interest in art and music. The Pilgrim sophomore looks to become a member of the club staff.

Brooke Tremblay, who attended the Norwood club when she was a girl and is now a member of the club’s board of directors remembers always feeling safe and cared for at the club. She now gives back to the club and urged for donations to give kids today those same things.

Music was provided by the “Kids at Cooper.” The Cooper building on Sandy Lane, formerly an Army Reserve Armory, is one of three Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs in the city. It is close to Veterans Middle School and offers programs geared to young teens including music, podcasting, digital music, film making, 3D printing and computer games. Club branches at Norwood and Oakland Beach offer a selection of activities including a power hour that helps with homework. The clubs have gyms with sports and games, offer visual arts programming, a science club and a Lego club

Tuesday evening those visiting the club also learned a lot about the weather from fifth grader Dylan Merchant. Wearing a loose neck tie on an untucked shirt, Dylan talked about climate change, storms and such occurrences as why there are so many more flying insects prior to a storm. The answer: atmospheric pressure. He was asked what his favorite weather is. His answer: “severe weather.”

Jo-Ann Schofield, formerly president and CEO of Mentor RI and the club’s resource director, reported Wednesday that Giving Tuesday raised more than $15,000 toward the club’s annual $120,000 capital campaign.