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Belhaven community group takes over after‑school program; county approves one‑time $13,334 allocation
Summary
A locally run after‑school nonprofit in Belhaven opened with 20 children and asked for county assistance after the Boys & Girls Club closure; commissioners approved a one‑time appropriation of $13,334, to be taken from the existing Boys & Girls Club allocation, and required standard county funding agreements.
Belle Haven community leaders presented a local 501(c)(3) after‑school program that opened on Oct. 18 to replace the recent closure of the Boys & Girls Club in Belhaven. CEO Shantel Russell said 20 children attended the first day, that volunteers and donated goods supported the operation, and that the group will apply to the Division of Child Development for food‑program participation and provide…
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