Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, March 16, 2001

NEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1407 York Road, Suite 304 315 Cannon House Office Building Lutherville, Maryland 21093 Washington, D.C. 20515 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Henry Fawell Friday, March 1 6, 200 1 202/ 225-306 1 Congressman Ehrlich Presents Check to Local Boys and Girls Clubs Investment is part of Congressional Initiative to Strengthen Youth Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. (MD-2) today presented a check for $325,000 to representatives of four local Boys & Girls Clubs, as part of a congressional initiative to invest in the nation’s youth. Congressman Ehrlich stated, “So many of Maryland’s young people lack the safe, constructive environment they need, particularly after school, to reach their full potential in life. By investing in the Boys and Girls Clubs in Maryland, we strengthen the outreach programs that help our children become productive citizens and leaders.” The funding for the Boys & Girls Club is part of a five year effort on behalf of Congress and the U.S. Department of Justice to serve an additional one million young people throughout the nation. The four Maryland Boys & Girls Clubs that will receive this funding are located in Edgewood, Bel Air, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace. Last year, Congressman Ehrlich presented these clubs with a check for $200,000. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County intend to use these funds to enroll more children as club members and implement a wide variety of youth development services, including technology training. Congressman Ehrlich continued, “Maryland’s Boys and Girls Clubs offer valuable services that should be available to all of Maryland’s children. Today’s investment is a positive step in that direction.” Background: Boys & Girls Club of America comprises a national network of more than 2,800 neighborhood-based facilities annually serving more than 3.5 million young people, primarily from disadvantaged circumstances. The Club’s mission is to inspire and enable all young people, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. ###