We’ve earned 4 stars from Charity Navigator for the sixth year!

We recently received our new rating from Charity Navigator.  Based on the most recent information available, they have issued a new rating for our organization. We are proud to announce North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club has earned the sixth consecutive 4-star rating. This is Charity Navigator’s highest possible rating and indicates that our organization adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. Attaining a 4-star rating verifies that North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club exceeds industry  standards and outperforms most charities in our area of work. Only 7% of the charities they evaluate have received at least 6 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club outperforms most other charities in America. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness.

Genesis Fitness Centre and Club EZ Fit provide gifts for families!

Genesis Fitness Centre in Harleysville and Club EZ Fit in Souderton recently completed their annual Angel Tree outreach effort, collecting gifts that were donated to the North Penn and Indian Valley Boys & Girls Clubs. Thank you for your continued support!!

Reimel Landscaping to the rescue!

Reimel Landscaping delivers toys, bikes, beds to all 3 Boys & Girls Club locations as well as a 40 bike pick up and delivery from the
Souderton Telford Rotary Club! Hope he finds some time to work. Thank You BOB REIMEL!!

Holiday Magic at Wissahickon Valley

Wissahickon Valley had some special visitors join us last week. Spruce Run Farm surprised our members with two reindeer! Clarice and Ginger left our kids speechless and enthralled. This magical moment was enhanced even more when Santa arrived with the Whitpain Fire Company!! Our club members got pictures with Santa and the most photogenic reindeer ever, Clarice.

Not only were our members able to interact with the reindeer, but they also learned lots of new information. Did you know that male reindeer can reach 400  – 500 lbs? This is twice the amount that a female reindeer weighs! All reindeer shed their antlers however, males lose their’s in the fall while female’s keep theirs through the winter and into the spring.

Although Clarice and Ginger were not the flying type, they provided so much joy and excitement. Families, club members and neighbors alike joined in the magic that is reindeer!! We cannot thank Mr. Dave and Ms. Cassandra enough for making the trip to Wissahickon Valley from their farm in Bloomsburg. Clarice, Ginger and Santa will always serve as a magical memory for our Boys & Girls Club family!!

Help Spread Holiday Cheer

It’s that time of year again! The 2018 holiday season is officially upon us and just in case you are looking for a way to give back, we have a few ideas!

Every season, the Wissahickon Valley Boys & Girls Club has 50 families who need assistance providing holiday gifts for their children. We make it easy for you to get involved and help these deserving kids have the best holiday season ever! We communicate with both the children, their parents and siblings to provide you with an easy wishlist. Contact lbetterly@npvclub.org for more information on adopting a club family this season!

If you happen to swing by our Facebook page, you’ll find two more ways to give to kids in need. Giving Tuesday is a national giving holiday (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving). This year, Tuesday November, 27th is the date to give! Whether you feel comfortable donating monetarily, or in a more physical form, we have options for you. Follow the link to our Amazon Wishlist which is continually updated with the Club’s latest needs. On Giving Tuesday, make sure to check out our Instagram page in addition to Facebook for information on monetary donations!!

We wish you a fun-filled, joyous holiday season and hope that you consider Wissahickon Valley when you are looking to spread holiday cheer!