The New Balance Foundation, a longtime supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, recently donated $225,000 to sponsor the club's Healthy Living Club and help fund its Academic Basketball program and Explore, Learn and Thrive summer program to encourage club kids to practice healthy lifestyle choices.
In addition, the company sponsors New Balance Day featuring various games and the New Balance Foundation Running Club, through which employees serve as running coaches to youth members during the summer. New Balance employees also tour the club as part of their company orientation and volunteer at numerous other events throughout the year.
The Beacon Club serves more than 300 children per year and provides a safe haven to children in the Beacon Projects in South Lawrence.