SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) would like to thank Heavenly Ski Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, and Vail Resorts EpicPromise for their continuous generosity. As a long-time supporter, EpicPromise has awarded the Club a grant each year for the past nine years. This year, BGCLT received a $20,000 cash grant as part of the second year of their three-year commitment, along with a variety of in-kind donations.
“We are so thankful for the in-kind donation support we receive from EpicPromise,” said Aimi Xistra, the Club’s Development Director. “With $7,500 in trips, lift tickets, food vouchers, rentals, and other on-mountain experiences, we are able to utilize these for silent auctions and raffles at events like the Holiday Sausage Party, Golf Classic, and April Foolery Tap Takeover.”
In addition to supporting our fundraisers, EpicPromise provides Club members the opportunity to explore the mountain and enjoy outdoor excursions throughout the winter season. This year, EpicPromise provided the Club with lift tickets as well as ski and snowboard lessons for members at Kirkwood and Heavenly.
“Our Winter Recreation Program gave members the chance to explore our local mountains,” said Program Director Ali Eller. “They had an EPIC time learning to ski and snowboard, making unforgettable memories with their friends. We’re so grateful to Vail Resort EpicPromise for their continued support and for making all the fun on the mountain possible.”
Gina Stowell, our Art Specialist, was one of the Club’s staff members who joined the group on the mountain and experienced firsthand how enjoyable the program was. She shared, “As I skied with my group, which was mostly intermediate skiers and one very unsure beginner, I saw the better skiers truly step up. Rather than rushing ahead, they were patient and encouraging. They took the time to show her how to turn her skis properly and how to stop and control them with more confidence. It was a fun and rewarding experience, full of learning moments. It was not just about skiing, but about supporting our friend and making sure she had a great time too.”
About EpicPromise:
Vail Resorts EpicPromise is how the Company embodies its foundational values – Do Good and Be Inclusive. By supporting the health of our communities through local grants, employee volunteering and inclusive access, the wellbeing and development of our employees through the EpicPromise Foundation, and the resilience of our environment and global climate through our bold Commitment to Zero, EpicPromise helps create a more promising future for generations to come.
About Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe:
Since 1991, the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) has provided South Tahoe youth a safe place to learn and grow. With passion and determination, Club staff and volunteers serve more than 700 children annually with the mission to empower all young people to reach their full potential. Youth participants receive academic support and engage in a variety of enriching and educational opportunities in the arts, STEM, sports and recreation, character and leadership development, and programs that promote social, emotional, and physical wellbeing. BGCLT is the only after school program on Tahoe’s south shore that welcomes young people at every grade level from ages 4 to 18. Programs and activities operate in four locations, the Angel of Tahoe Clubhouse as well as three off-site locations, Bijou Community School, Meyers Elementary School and Tahoe Valley Elementary. For more information about the impacts of the Club, or how to help support the youth of South Tahoe, visit bgclt.org.