{"id":18329,"date":"2018-02-02T17:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-02-02T22:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=18329"},"modified":"2023-12-18T15:07:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T20:07:59","slug":"samsung-boys-girls-clubs-greater-houston-hurricane-harvey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/samsung-boys-girls-clubs-greater-houston-hurricane-harvey\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Helps Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Recover in Wake of Hurricane Harvey"},"content":{"rendered":"

HOUSTON, TEXAS \u2013 February 2,<\/strong> 2018<\/strong> \u2013<\/span> Samsung Electronics America, Inc.<\/strong> today unveiled brand new Tech Center makeovers at two Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston<\/strong> locations, as well as a technology donation to a third Club, that were the worst damaged during Hurricane Harvey. To date, Samsung has donated technology and resources valued at over $300,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. These in-kind donations are a part of the $1,000,000 gifted to the Houston community immediately following Hurricane Harvey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Young members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston were surprised with new Tech Center makeovers as part of Samsung\u2019s $1M donation gifted to the Houston community following Hurricane Harvey.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Young members of all three clubs were surprised with the latest in Samsung technology, including laptops, tablets, and televisions. As part of the Tech Center makeovers, a dedicated area in both the Spring Branch and Stafford Clubs was also overhauled with new flooring, furniture, and fixtures, including flexible seating that can be rearranged to best meet the studying needs of the students. Each of the Tech Centers was designed to be modern and functional spaces for the Boys & Girls Club members to be able to interact with technology and focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education.<\/p>\n

Samsung, a long-time partner of <\/a>Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), worked closely with Greater Houston Clubs to help transform locations that were the most in need following the storm. Both the Spring Branch and Stafford Clubs suffered flooding that not only impacted the Clubs, but also members\u2019 homes in the surrounding areas. The Galveston Club endured significant damage to their roof, doors, and windows and is currently undergoing renovations.<\/p>\n

\u201cNatural disasters affect community members in varying ways, so we wanted to bring relief to the community of Houston that would help kids now and in the future,\u201d said Ann Woo, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America.<\/strong> \u201cBy empowering these kids with technology and building these Tech Centers, we\u2019re creating a safe and welcoming environment for them to learn and focus on their futures, while many of their families are still recovering.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re so thankful to Samsung for this generous contribution to our Houston community,\u201d Kevin Hattery, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, stated.<\/strong> \u201cOur Club members will use this much needed technology daily to complete their homework and participate in Club programs. Many youth and teens do not have computers at home, so this donation by Samsung is much needed as we continue to push our Club members in the direction of academic success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since 2014, Samsung has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America with a shared commitment to empower youth to explore a future in STEM. Together, Samsung and BGCA have developed programs designed to provide STEM learning opportunities and engage in STEM related projects and activities to foster this commitment and help build the future leaders of tomorrow.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Samsung\u2019s initiatives with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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