Due to cuts in funding, transitional leadership and the state of the economy in general, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona is facing a financial crisis, and its existence is at serious risk.

The board and staff are deeply concerned about this situation and seeking every opportunity to reduce the financial strain under which the organization is operating, a press release stated.

Due to cuts in funding, transitional leadership and the state of the economy in general, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona is facing a financial crisis, and its existence is at serious risk.

The board and staff are deeply concerned about this situation and seeking every opportunity to reduce the financial strain under which the organization is operating, a press release stated.

To help offset some of the financial burden, BGCNA staff and volunteers will be holding a phonathon to local businesses and community members.

Phone calls will be made by BGCNA volunteers, members, parents and staff out of the ReMax office and Boys & Girls Clubs offices, Tuesday, Oct. 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m. BGCNA is hoping that this alternative will help the financial strain.

Due to this difficult financial situation, the board of directors has decided to close the Village of Oak Creek extension site at Big Park Community School and raise monthly program fees at the two remaining sites to $95.

For club members attending this school-based extension, van transportation will be provided from Big Park to the Sedona club on Posse Ground Road for the first 14 club members who sign up.

At present, the board of directors is working diligently to establish a new system of checks and balances, and most importantly, a strategic plan that will ensure the organization’s financial solvency long term.

BGCNA hopes to restore the confidence of donors, parents and the community by strengthening financial procedures.

BGCNA is committed to serving every child in need of hope and opportunity across the community.

The goal is to gather enough community support through donations and in-kind giving to offer the lowest fee possible.

In the meantime, BGCNA will be working out payment plans with parents unable to pay in full.

The organization hopes to fully utilize the van service from the Village of Oak Creek so that those affected by the closing may continue to be served.

The Boys & Girls Club has played a role in Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek and Cottonwood for 13 years.

For questions or to make a donation today, visit www.apositiveplace.org or call 282-0122.