The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County Receives Transformational Donation for Immokalee Campus

NAPLES, Fla. - March 25, 2016 - PRLog -- The Boys and Girls Club of Collier County (BGCCC), currently serving 3,000 children and teens through clubs and afterschool programs, has received a $3 Million transformational donation from Susan and Carl Bolch Jr., towards the naming and development of the BGCCC's 26,000 square-foot Immokalee campus. The new campus, which is set to open this coming fall, will serve an additional 400 at-risk youth in the Immokalee area.

Susan and Carl Bolch Jr. are the owners of Racetrac Petroleum, Inc., a third generation family business founded in 1934 that operates over 700 gasoline and convenience stores throughout the Southeast, including ten in Naples. Susan, an attorney, currently serves as an active member on the board of directors for the BGCCC.

"We believe that the mission of the BGCCC comports with our family values that support hard work, education, building self-confidence and helping those who endeavor to help themselves despite circumstances that might otherwise disadvantage them," said Susan Bolch. "We are excited about the opportunity for the Immokalee campus of the BGCCC to make a difference in the lives of so many deserving children."

Carl Bolch Jr. retired as CEO of Racetrac Petroleum, Inc., in Dec. 2012 after growing the organization for more than four decades. Bolch retains the position of chairman of the board, along with his wife, Susan. Four of their children are board members and work in leadership positions in the family enterprise.

For additional information on the new Immokalee campus or other Boys and Girls Club initiatives, please visit bgccc.com (http://www.bgccc.com) or contact Tiffany H., at 239-325-1736.

About Boys & Girls Club of Collier County

Existing to help enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens, the Boys and Girls Club of Collier County serves 3,000 children and teens, ages 6 to 18, through clubs and afterschool programs.  The non-profit organization provide a safe place for young people to learn, grow and develop ongoing relationships with adult professionals who support the education, emotional, physical and social development they need to become successful adults. For more information, visit bgccc.com (http://www.bgccc.com) or call 239-325-1700.