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Edinburg, Texas – April is the Month of the Military Child and it’s time to get your purple on, Rio Grande Valley.
Monday, April 16 is Purple Up! day in Edinburg, a time to recognize and appreciate military children for their service and sacrifice. In honor of that day, each Boys & Girls Club staff will wear purple and the Club will host a military youth open house and club tour as a visual tribute to military children from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The first 25 military youth in attendance will receive a free purple club shirt. 100% of school-age military dependents from reserve and active Army, Marine, and Coast Guard, Air Force and Navy will receive a free summer registration valued at $100.
Sabrina Walker Hernandez, CEO of the Club and whose spouse serves as a Major in the US Army Reserve said, “highlighting this day helps build awareness for the needs of military families. They face unique challenges because of the demands of military life such as frequent moves, parental deployments, and life transitions including reintegration and dealing with profoundly changed parents. So, we want to acknowledge them. In their own way, military-connected children serve alongside their military parents.”
There are over 2 million children with parents who are serving in our military, and most are in grades K-12. Every school district in America has military-connected children and youth: over 80% of military-connected children attend U.S. public schools, and less than 8 % attend Department of Defense schools.
We ask much of military children. After more than a decade of war, the well-being of all military-connected children and youth depends heavily on a strong, consistent network of supportive adults. Mentors, role models, and teachers play a pivotal role in the life of a military child.
We invite the community to join us in honoring and thanking military children for their strength and sacrifices by wearing purple on April 16. This is a special way of showing support and recognition for the sacrifices that come with having military family members.
Since 1969, Boys & Girls Club has played an integral role in the Edinburg community, providing daily programs and services to over 18,000 young people. During the School year the Club is open Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and during the summer the hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. On all ECISD holidays and teachers work days the Legacy Center is open 7:30 am – 5:30 p.m. The Club has moved its main site and administration to its new building the Legacy Center located at 702 Cullen Street (Rogers and 281). The Club offers programs that emphasize academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character.
If you would like to learn more about our scheduled activities or additional ways you can get involved call 956.383.2582 or visit our website www.edinburgkids.com. You can also stay connected and follow us on all our social media channels by searching edinburgkids.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley is a proud City of Edinburg partner and a United Way of South Texas Agency.
