A $10,000 check was presented Sept. 3 to the R.P. Lee Youth Center for staff training and equipment to utilize a new online gaming tool targeting military youth deal with unique issues they face daily.
Peterson is one of only five military bases in the U.S. selected to participate in the pilot program.
The funds were awarded by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America as part of a $1.75 million grant from United Health Foundation to fund a Resiliency and Reintegration Initiative for Military Youth. The tool aims to help youth who are not actively connected to a facility said Terrill McFarland, National Vice President Military & Outreach Services of the BGCA.
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