Donations
it just takes one
We can always use your help!
It’s never too late to support Our Kids…Make your tax-deductible donation today to the Boys and Girls Club of EMW. Every penny goes directly to the Boys & Girls of Elma, Marilla & Wales to support programs and services for Our Kids!!
Donations can be made by clicking the link below or by mail to 2080 Girdle Road, Elma, NY 14059. Checks can be made payable to Boys & Girls Club of EMW. Thank you!
Club Amazon Wishlist
How it works:
- Visit the Club’s Amazon Wish List, HERE.
- Browse items and select the item(s) you want to purchase.
- Checkout as normal and select item/s to be shipped directly to the Club.
Club wish list
Currently, the Boys & Girls Club of EMW is in need of the following items. Donations can be dropped off at the Boys & Girls Club of Elma, Marilla and Wales at 2080 Girdle Road or please email tracey.karp-theal@bgcemw.org to arrange a pick-up.
Games Room:
Pool Sticks and replacement tips
Pool Chalk
Board Games
Card Games
Xbox Games (Rated E or E10+)
Xbox gift cad (digital code)
New Xbox controllers
Learning Center:
Staplers – 1
Glue sticks – 25
Small prizes for incentives
Lego’s
Books for grades 4-8
Art Room:
Card stock paper
Construction and/or colored paper – never can have enough!
Glue sticks – 25
Stapler – 1
Hole punches – 1
Water color paints
Sharpie markers – 12
Washable markers – 5 boxes
Play-dough
***Holiday wrapping paper!!***
Gym:
Basketballs (Men's sized- 29.5)
Footballs
Indoor soccer balls
Hula hoops
Jump ropes
Outdoor volleyball net, (movable)
Mesh Sports Bags
Kitchen:
Blender
Snow Cone Machine
Pizza Oven
After School Program (K-3):
Bluetooth Speaker
STEM kits/Science Projects
Coloring Books
Art supplies
Puzzles (200 pieces or less)
Board games
Building blocks/Legos
Word games
Shelves for toys/games/books
Bracelet/necklace making supplies
Books for grades K-3
Bigger Item Needs:
Plastic Folding Tables (8 foot tables) – 10
Plastic Chairs – 40
Digital Camera
Office Laptop Computers/iPads
Virtual Reality Headsets
Pop Up Tents (10×10 or larger)
Projector Screen
united way donations
You have the power to create positive change. Your contribution makes all the difference. By giving to the United Way, you inspire changes for a healthier region and ignite hope in our community’s youth.
United Way Donor Designated gifts make the biggest impact in our local community. Funds are directed to local programs that address our community’s most significant needs in the areas of education, income, health and wellness.
You may choose to designate all or a portion of your total gift to the Boys & Girls Club of Elma, Marilla and Wales (Designation #450).
The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County does not charge a fundraising fee on designated contributions.
Join us in caring for thousands of kids in our community. Your investment helps each member achieve academic success, live a healthy lifestyle, and demonstrate good character and leadership. With your support, we can give children the tools needed to succeed while keeping them accountable and encouraged to do the work necessary to achieve it.
Our Commitment – We promise to use your investment wisely, responsibly, and efficiently to achieve a real, sustainable and measurable impact for the children and families in our community. We will be transparent and open in sharing our successes and our challenges.
planned giving
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR YOUTH
The Endowment Fund of the Boys and Girls Club of Elma, Marilla and Wales was established to provide a vehicle to invest in the future of both today’s local youth and the youth we will serve in the future. The Endowment Fund is charged with soliciting, accepting and distributing donations to the Club and may accept gifts in many forms. The principal of the fund remains invested, while the interest or dividends earned provide operating funds for the Club. Your contribution to the Club is tax deductible and may be designated as to use. Both restricted and unrestricted gifts are encouraged.
- Wills and Bequests
- Memorials
- Insurance
- Stocks and Bonds
- Gifts in Kind
- Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts
INVEST IN FUTURES! INVEST IN YOUTH!
For questions and more information regarding planned giving please email our Executive Director, Tracey Karp-Theal at tracey.karp-theal@bgcemw.org.