The BayPort Foundation has donated $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula in support of its ongoing Summer Enrichment Campaign. The campaign, which runs through Aug. 25, aims to provide a summer full of opportunities to at least 300 local youth.

Funds raised during the campaign will go toward more enriching summer programs through field trips, career exploration, arts, STEM, sports, and more. Additionally, the funds will ensure that no child misses out on the chance to attend a club for the summer.

“BayPort has been a great partner to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula for years. Through anything from backpack donations for the school year, to monetary support, to Jim [Mears] serving as a dedicated member on our board—they never hesitate to do whatever it takes to provide opportunity to our kids. This gift of $25,000 toward our Summer Enrichment Campaign is another example of their tremendous generosity and belief in our mission and community. ...