The Kingsport Boys & Girls Clubs Partners with Academy to Provide Shopping Spree for Deserving Club Kids

The Kingsport Boys & Girls Club partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors to provide 20 Club kids with a one-of-a-kind shopping spree experience on Thursday, September 19.

A select group of Boys & Girls Club kids were each provided $200 gift cards to spend on any items in the newly opened Academy off Stone Drive. Accompanied by parents, guardians or club staff, the kids were able to explore the store and pick out new clothes, shoes, athletic equipment, and more.

“When a team member from Academy reached out to me and discussed the opportunity they wanted to give our kids, I was in shock.” Jonathan Albarado, Director of Development said. “Opportunities like this do not come along very often for the families we serve, and it was heartwarming to have Academy reach out to us and tell us they wanted to do something for the kids.”

The Club kids were excited to shop at the new store and multiple parents and guardians expressed how thankful they were for the opportunity to do this. The Academy staff were very helpful to the kids and families and the Boys & Girls Club wants to express their thanks to everyone on the team who helped make it an unforgettable experience for everyone.