Jason Craig speaks with DeAndrea Sanders, Unit Director at the Boys and Girls Club in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Sanders discusses the challenges children and teens face when they do not have a safe place to play or learn. She gives insight into the history of the Boys and Girls Club and its programs, including work readiness, which places children in front of mentors to explore careers and prepare them for future success. Sanders also discusses the program's impact, how mental and physical safety is a top priority, and mentions club partners, including Northwestern State sports teams (www.bgca.org).
Original airdate: 4/14/2024
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