Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana invites the Crowley community to celebrate and learn about the new Club facility and Cox Innovation Lab
Crowley, LA - Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana is proud to announce the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest facility, set to take place on November 1st. The ceremony will be held at the new location at 1120 W. Hutchinson Avenue and will mark a significant milestone in expanding opportunities for local youth.
This state-of-the-art facility is designed to offer a safe and nurturing environment where children and teens can participate in a variety of programs, including academic support, arts, sports, and leadership development. The ribbon-cutting event will feature special remarks from local dignitaries, community leaders, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana representatives, followed by tours of the facility.
“After years of hard work and commitment from the Crowley community, supporters, and Boys & Girls Club staff, we are incredibly excited to open the doors of the Randy Prather Boys & Girls Club. The Club named after Randy Prather, President of First National Bank of Louisiana, has been an advocate for providing youth with a safe place, positive mentors, and opportunities to discover their full potential,” said Rhyan Wheeler, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana. “We want to thank our longtime supporters COX for their investment in the COX Innovation Lab, where youth have access to state-of-the-art technology. The Randy Prather Boys & Girls Club represents our ongoing commitment to providing opportunities to youth throughout the state.”
In addition to welcoming the new Club, Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana will celebrate the launch of a new technology-filled Innovation Lab. The donation is part of greater gifts from the James M. Cox Foundation and Cox Communications to open 11 additional Cox Innovation Labs in Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Nevada and Virginia; develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programming; and provide training for Boys & Girls Club staff this year.
The Cox Innovation Labs are the cornerstone of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Club Tech program, which provides students access to curriculum to advance their computer literacy skills and help bridge the digital divide for children without access to a computer or internet connection at home.
Within the new Randy Prather Club, the Cox Innovation Lab will give local Boys & Girls Club members the freedom to explore their interest in STEM while providing those without a computer or internet access a way to get connected and manage through distance learning. The lab includes TVs, laptop computers, gaming chairs, tablets, Wifi and internet services provided by Cox.
“We are thrilled to celebrate this new lab and 20 years of innovation, thanks to the generosity and vision of the James M. Cox Foundation,” said Erin Monroe, Market Vice President for Cox Greater Louisiana. “Every child deserves the opportunity to dream big, and as a longstanding partner of Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana, Cox remains committed to providing Crowley with the resources our community needs to help build a better future for the next generation.”
Cox and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are excited to roll out an exciting interactive campaign to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the labs right here in Crowley.
In addition, Cox continues to make great strides in expanding broadband access in Greater Louisiana. Through community partnerships with organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs, Connect2Compete (C2C) and CARES Act funding, Cox is moving the needle on bridging the digital divide for families and students across the communities it serves.
Event Details:Date: Friday, November 1st, 2024Time: 10:00AMLocation: 1120 W. Hutchinson Avenue, Crowley, Louisiana, 70526
The community is invited to join in this special occasion, tour the new Club, and learn more about the programs and opportunities available for local youth.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana
This year marks the 54th anniversary of Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana. Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana operates under a mission to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Serving youth in 9 different locations, Boys & Girls Clubs provide opportunities through after school programs and summer camps with activities focusing on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles & Habits, and Good Character & Leadership.
If interested in supporting the Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcacadiana.com/donate or call 337-268-9555.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we operate fiber-powered networks in more than 30 states, providing connections and advanced managed IT and cloud services for nearly seven million homes and businesses nationwide. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.
The commercial division of Cox Communications, Cox Business, provides a broad commercial solutions portfolio, including advanced managed IT, cloud and fiber-based network solutions that support connected environments, unique hospitality experiences and diverse applications for nearly 370,000 businesses nationwide. For more information, please visit www.coxbusiness.com.
About The James M. Cox Foundation
The James M. Cox Foundation is named in honor of Cox Enterprises’ founder and provides funding for capital campaigns and special projects in communities where the company operates. James M. Cox was Ohio's first three-term governor and the 1920 Democratic nominee for president of the United States.
The Foundation concentrates its community support in several areas, including: conservation and environment; early childhood education; empowering families and individuals for success; and health.
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