Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia receives a $5,000 grant to participate in Regal’s Summer Movie Express Program
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Tyrell Scott, Marketing & Media Coordinator
tscott@bgcseva.org
757-321-7078
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia receives a $5,000 grant to participate in Regal’s Summer Movie Express Program
Virginia Beach, VA – June 11, 2024 – Through a partnership with Regal, Boys & Girls Clubs of America are offering clubs across the country an exciting chance to participate in the Summer Movie Express 2024 program. This initiative is designed to help children avoid summer learning setbacks and escape the oppressive summer heat by engaging in fun learning activities related to their favorite movies.
As the film industry continues to thrive, Regal is committed to giving children the joy of watching movies in person, allowing them to fully dive into the cinematic experience. These grants facilitate transportation to and from movie theatres, purchase discounted tickets, include entertaining educational activities, and ensure Club members have access to concessions.
"Thank you to Regal Cinemas for giving our Club members the incredible opportunity to not only watch a captivating film but also unleash their creativity through a meaningful project inspired by it. You've turned entertainment into education and sparked imaginations that will last a lifetime!" Adrianna Rivera, Chief Development Officer
In addition to their cinematic experience, Club staff engaged Club members in a variety of projects. A favorite featured story building and presentations.
To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia’s programs, please visit www.bgcseva.org or call 757-853-5632.
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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia:
For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia (bgcseva.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, the organizations serves 7 cities throughout Southampton Roads and provides services to nearly 2,000 youth organization-wide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and
friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Club programs promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
About Regal:
Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group, operates one of the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuits in the United States, consisting of 5,774 screens in 425 theatres in 41 states along with the District of Columbia and Guam as of May 31, 2024. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the company’s theatre circuit provides its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable moviegoing experience. Additional information is available online at
REGmovies.com
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About Summer Movie Express:
Since 1991, Regal has hosted special summertime entertainment for families to enjoy and to foster a love of moviegoing in each new generation. Admission to these kid-friendly movies is only $1 per ticket with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Summer Movie Express 2024 program features two PG movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. starting June 11 through August 7.
