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Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Members Participate in September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance

Mount Kisco, NY (September 14, 2009) – In honor of the victims of 9/11 and those who rose to service in response, more than 100 Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester children, ages 5-17, wrote letters and drew pictures for U.S. soldiers overseas. Club members participated in the letter writing campaign for service men and women as part of the first September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.

The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is the culmination of a seven-year effort started by the victim's family members and support groups as a way to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 and to rekindle the spirit of unity and compassion that followed. The date was officially recognized as a National Day of Service and Remembrance by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, signed into law by President Obama in April.

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester has had similar letter writing campaigns since the 9/11 attacks. Club members also contact soldiers at other times during the year with thank you notes and pictures.

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