Panda Cares Foundation gift to drive Academic Success

The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac has been selected by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to receive $30,000 in order to drive academic success for youth. This opportunity is made possible through Panda Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express. Funding will be applied to in-person academic programming at the Club’s afterschool program sites; specifically the Pier, Chegwin and Johnsonville locations. Academic success programs at the Boys & Girls Club includes Project Learn and other great programs such as Power Hour and STEM. 

Since 2020, the foundation has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to foster academic success among Club members across the country, providing over $13 million in funding as well as in-kind donations of books, meals and other resources to support academic wellbeing. With the reality that not all youth have access to quality education, Panda has aligned with BGCA to allow youth equal opportunities to learn, lead and thrive. Panda is also aligned with BGCA’s strategic plan to increase the quality of academic success programming in Clubs.

To further strengthen this partnership, the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac will work with its local Panda Express associates to facilitate Club engagement/volunteerism opportunities. These activities could include a Panda Cares Day, Club tour, restaurant visit, homework help, and assistance during programs. The ultimate goal is to establish an ongoing volunteer relationship between the Club and local Panda Express restaurant.

Thank you, Panda Cares Foundation and BGCA, for such an incredible gift to open more doors for our youth!