Union gives $1,000 donation

The Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County received a $1,000 donation from the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail Transportation Union. Representative Stan Blake was an intricate part of this donation to support the club.

The SMART Union represents seven local entities in Wyoming and is made up of hard working men and women who work as engineers, conductors, switchmen and brakemen. Local No. 1857 represents individuals from both Rock Springs and Green River. Several union member families have children that attend the Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County.

“We are so grateful for Representative Blake for helping us secure this donation,” Boys and Girls Club of Sweetwater County CEO Lisa Stewart said. “He has been a huge supporter of our Club and we appreciate his continued support throughout the years. We also like to thank the SMART Union for their generous donation.”

The Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County serves more than 420 children. The club offers several programs in the areas of education, career development, character and leadership, sports and recreation, health and wellness and the arts. In 2018, they served more than 26,000 healthy snacks and helped club members with more than 8,000 hours of homework in the Learning Center to support their educational needs.

To learn more about what the Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County does contact CEO Lisa Stewart at bgcofsw@gmail.com or (307) 382-2639.

Representative Stan Blake stands with members of the Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County CEO Lisa Stewart after presenting a $1,000 donation from the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail Transportation Union.

 

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