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EMIFLO00691
 * __Boys & Girls Club NGO__ **


 * //A non-governmental organization ( NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level. //**

{Searched in Google, Definition of NGO}
List of Atlantic Canadian NGO’s:
 * Salvation Army
 * Red Cross
 * Boys and Girls Club
 * Blue Cross
 * Feed Nova Scotia
 * Clean Nova Scotia

Our NGO was the Boys and Girls Club. There mission is to provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. { Found in Google,Mission & Vision - Boys and Girls Club of Canada Website}


 * __ History of the Boys and Girls Club __**

In 1900 it was called " The Everyday Club", it was for boys who were disadvantaged and didn't have a place to go after school.

__ 1929 __ Thirty clubs were across the country. The club was established by Vernon McAdam. He was the first National Executive Director. In 1974 with the growing number of girls participating in the club it was later named the Boys and Girls Club.


 * __ Our reason of choosing this NGO: __**

We chose the Boys and Girls Club as a NGO because we knew this NGO the most and its a good NGO because it helps boys and girls experience new opportunities.


 * //__ Overview: __//**

WHO: Vernon McAdam was the first national executive director of the Boys and Girls Club. WHAT: The Boys and Girls Club. WHEN :It started in 1900, just for boys then in 1974 it was changed so girls could attend and renamed The Boys and Girls Club of Canada. WHERE : The first club started in Saint John NB. WHY :The club was created so that youth and children could experience a safe and fun environment and build positive relationships.