"BRICK BY BRICK"
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
The G.W. Buck Boys and Girls Club of Joliet is a well-known and trusted local youth serving organization dedicated to empowering children and teens through highly impactful programs. For many decades, the Club has been a cornerstone in Joliet, ensuring that all youth have the opportunity to thrive.
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Our youth deserve a safe, inspiring, and welcoming space.
The George H. Buck “Brick By Brick” Campaign was launched to ensure the
long term sustainability of the Club’s largest asset – its building!
$100,000 in matching funds has been pledged with an additional
$90,000 secured toward the goal of $500,000.
BUILDING HOPE
CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES
Interior​​​​
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Signage: Clear, updated signs to guide members safely
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Art Room: New furniture and storage to spark creativity
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Game Room: Refreshed space with new tables and dividers
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Pool Room: Bright, safe lighting and repaired ceilings
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Bathrooms: Modern fixtures and fresh finishes
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Locker Rooms: Secure lockers and improved lighting
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Staff Workspace: A new collaborative area for our team
Exterior​​​​
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Tuckpointing Phase I
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Pool Room Wall: windows replaced, ivy removed, wood soffit painted and sealed
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Building signage for events and marketing
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
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The Club serves hundreds of youths annually in your community.
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Facility modernization projects will create safe, welcoming spaces that foster community pride
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Sustainability improvements will lower long-term capital maintenance costs
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Join us in building brighter futures for our youth. Every gift – large or small – brings us closer to our $500,000 goal. Together, we can ensure that the youth who need us most have the space, resources, and support they need to succeed.
Contact: Mark Inserra, Board Treasurer, Finance Chair (minserra@demark.com)
Sara Buck, Board Member, Finance Committee (sbuck@duck.com)

