How We Are Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis

During this uncertain time, we are committed to doing whatever it takes to find innovative ways to reach the children in our community. Now more than ever, our members need a sense of stability; we will continue to find new ways to provide just that.

Since mid March, we have served over 15,000 grab-and-go meals, as we know food insecurity is a significant concern for many of our Club families.

During our closure in the spring, the Club pivoted to BGCM Boundless, our virtual enrichment program that engages our kids remotely through Zoom, a private Facebook group, and live and pre-recorded videos on YouTube. Programs include:

This summer we are restoring Club-based activities in a new, social-distanced environment with a reduced-capacity summer camp. In addition to the in-person camp experience at our Red Bank and Asbury Park Units, this year’s campers will also have the opportunity to participate in specific virtual programs run exclusively through BGCM Boundless. This will allow for continued delivery of a wide range of individualized small-group experiences, while maintaining the health and safety of students and staff.

Our goal is to assist those in the community who need us most, expand access to educational experiences, and help our families thrive during these difficult times. With your support, we can help reverse learning loss, restore a feeling of safety, provide social-emotional support, and give kids something both constructive and fun to do with extra time spent at home.

• Universal Charitable Deduction: The CARES package includes a temporary universal charitable deduction. This deduction will allow all taxpayers to claim an above the line charitable deduction for cash donations up to $300 through December 31. Donations to donor advised funds and supporting organizations are not eligible for this deduction.
• Adjusted Gross Income Limitation: The law also lifts the cap on annual deductions for cash contributions for those who itemize, raising the cap from 60% to 100% of adjusted gross income. The cap for corporations has been increased from 10% to 25%. For food donations, the corporate cap has been increased from 15% to 25%.