Boys and Girls Club host gala to help future generations after eight decades of support

A local organization that has helped children for over eight decades put together an event to show its support for future generations. The Wild About Kids Gala helped raise money to support after-school education, mentorship, and sports programs for kids across South Florida. Alex Rodriguez, the president of the Boys and Girls Club, said that 200,000 children have enrolled in the club, with 6,000 being involved every year. We talk about support, homework assistance, all the educational, but more importantly it s that informal mentoring system that we have with our staff, with our people amongst themselves, he said. The gala highlighted the organization s efforts to empower the youth, strengthen families and build futures. Guests at the black-tie event enjoyed a silent auction, music, and saw the most meaningful moments from Miami-Dade s youngest generation. The ceremony s highlight was a dance performance by the children. After school I go to Boys and Girls Cl