NASHUA – Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, a nonprofit organization enabling young people to reach their potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens, has been named a 2022 Champion in Action® in the category of Innovation & Transformation. The award, announced jointly by Citizens and New Hampshire Union Leader, includes $35,000 in unrestricted funding, as well as promotional and volunteer support for the organization’s outstanding work.

“The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua continues to raise the bar with innovative youth development programs that are relevant and responsive to the needs of young people in our community,” said Joe Carelli, President, Citizens, New Hampshire. “Through programs like Project Succeed and Got Skills, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua is helping close the opportunity gap and developing future leaders.”

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, Inc. helps children build ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals through life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Through creative programming and community partnerships the Club provides access to enriching activities, academic help, therapeutic programming, nutritious food and more. Daily program offerings include hot meals and snacks, transportation, tutoring, athletics, job skills training and social emotional wellness counseling.

“The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua provides a safe and enriching space youth and families can rely on,” said Brendan McQuaid, Publisher, New Hampshire Union Leader. “They have expanded community partnerships to leverage collective strengths and resources, creating programming to support all youth, including those who need it most in the Greater Nashua area.”

“We are honored to be chosen as a Champion in Action in the category of Innovation & Transformation. Our staff are dedicated to running innovative programs that meet the needs of young people in our community, needs that are constantly evolving due to direct and indirect obstacles presented by the pandemic. We are proud to offer programs that fill gaps for our members and their families such as Project Succeed and Got Skills. Being chosen as a Champion in Action validates our hard work and encourages us to continue creative program planning and implementation,” said Craig Fitzgerald, Executive Director at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, Inc.

The Champions in Action program, now in its 20th year, has awarded more than $10 million in contributions and promotional support to 367 nonprofits across the bank’s footprint. In New Hampshire, 58 nonprofits have been honored, receiving more than $1.6 million.

As a Champion in Action, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, Inc. will receive:

A $35,000 contribution in unrestricted funds from Citizens

Volunteer support from Citizens and the New Hampshire Union Leader.

Public relations and promotional support.

Coverage and advertising support from the New Hampshire Union Leader.

For more information about the Champions in Action program, visit www.citizensbank.com/community/champions-in-action.aspx