Empowering Kids

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Director of Development, Amanda Hughes

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Mar 27, 2018

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1,400 kids are served daily by the Boys and Girls Clubs of greater Salt Lake. Students of all ages attended after school programs in which can including snacks and STEM for only $20.00 a year. Director of Development Amanda Hughes addresses affordability and availability of programing including the expansion of two popular clubs.

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