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<br />On top of that, reports indicate that only 12% of American households have good diets. Then add in the <br />fact that people of color and low-income populations still face disparities regarding health and access to <br />parks. Furthermore, research indicates that interacting with nature can improve cognition for children with <br />attention deficits, and proximity to green space be associated with mental health benefits, such as lower <br />levels of stress, depression and anxiety. <br />Emphasizing this is only one program. Our organization has access to several proven-based programs. <br />Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Star Elk River Branch would take the lead role in quarterly planning, <br />implementing and evaluating all related programs and activities that the fishing pond would provide for <br />the community. Quarterly basis evaluation tools are provided through the Boys & Girls Clubs of America <br />will ensure a variety of programs and activities will be conducted year-round. Additional tools or <br />methods we plan to utilize for providing and enhancing outdoor environmental education for targeted <br />youth are as follows: Written action plan-annual, strategic plan, establishing Performance Targets <br />(measureable result), Commitment to Quality, monthly reports (includes contact hours), Boys & Girls <br />Clubs of the North Star Annual Program Report, Branch Director's weekly meetings In-Academy of Boys <br />& Girls Club Professionals settings. These tools will ensure related programs and activities will take <br />place year-round, for years to come. <br />Boys & Girls Clubs of the North star does not have the resources or knowledge to provide kids, teenagers <br />and families with a fishing pond. With the support of Patrick Briggs, Briggs Companies and City of Elk <br />River this opportunity is possible. <br />Your support would be extremely important to the work of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Star. On <br />behalf of many young people who continue to benefit on a daily basis, please accept our most heartfelt <br />thanks for a further discussion. <br />Cordially, <br />Ricky Solomon <br />President/CEO <br />rsolomon@izoom.net <br />th <br />905 6 --2197 <br />