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Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester's Humanitarian Dinner Committee Gathers for Kick-Off Party

Mt. Kisco, NY (January 25, 2010) – The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester recently hosted a kick-off party for the 16th annual Humanitarian Award Dinner. The evening was hosted by board member Kim and Bob Ainley at their home in Bedford Hills. The Humanitarian Award Dinner is the Club's largest fundraising event.

This year's dinner, honoring William and Jane Balter of Mount Kisco, will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Lexus of Mount Kisco. All proceeds from the event will provide scholarships for children in need as well as support programs for the 2,500 youths served annually at the Club. This year's theme, "Sustain," celebrates the Club's goal to preserve, protect, and nurture the youngest generation with its healthy nutrition, green living, and renewable energy initiatives.

The Humanitarian Award Dinner is open to all by advance reservation. The cocktail reception, which begins at 6:30 p.m., is followed by dinner, an award presentation, live auction, and dancing. Individual tickets are $350; sponsorship tables are also available. For further information regarding tickets and/or donations, please contact Jean Skanes at (914) 666-8069 x111 or jskanes@bgcnw.com.

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is located at 351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY and can be reached at (914) 666-8069 or by visiting www.bgcnw.com. To contact the Club's Teen Center, located at 317 Main Street in Mt. Kisco, please call (914) 733-0033.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester was established in 1939 as a place for "boys to get off the streets." It is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, the 36,000-square-foot facility features an eight-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, games room, and two computer labs, and an additional 1,600-foot Teen Center facility. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester serves 2,500 youths, boys and girls ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 60 Northern Westchester communities. The Club has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Press Contacts: Kelly Lee, Co-Communications, 914-666-0066, kelly@cocommunications.com

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Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 (914) 666-8069