Scott Clark Auto Group Donates $10,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Charlotte

Jul 31, 2018

Members of The Scott Clark Auto Group present Marty Clary, President of the Boys and Girls Club Greater Charlotte, with a $10,000 donation.

What started off as a unique campaign idea ended up having a big impact at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Charlotte with a large financial donation of $10,000, ice cream, and special recognition to children who participated in an art contest.

It all started with Rick Smith, President of Impact Promotions and founder of Helping Kids Help Kids, was looking for a campaign that would be different and fun. Having worked with The Scott Clark Auto Group for over 10 years, and hearing about the great work the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Charlotte does, he decided to work closely with the two organizations and hold a special art contest for the children of the Boys and Girls Club. When it came to the guidelines for the contest, the rules were simple. “I want kids to be kids, so I want them to draw whatever they want and anything to do with a car.” said Rick Smith.

After collecting all of the entries, the top 3 winners were chosen and awarded a plaque with their name and artwork on it, in addition to a gift card. The first-place winners artwork was also sent out to 30,000 people in the Charlotte area.

First-place winner receives awards plaque

First-place winner Imani Hull receives her awards plaque from Scott Clark at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Charlotte.

After the awards recognition, ice cream was on hand for all of the children and staff.

Marty Clary, the President of the Boys and Girls Club Greater Charlotte, is thrilled with the turn of events. “The support that The Scott Clark Auto Group gave us today is a huge boost. This club and other clubs in the Charlotte area will benefit greatly from the financial contribution provided.”

It stood without question, from all in attendance, that the ability to help out children is the biggest win of them all. “This will provide our kids with the opportunity to come after school to do homework, have fun activities such as visiting museums, and just enjoy themselves after school, out-of-school, and during the summer.” said Smith.

To make your own donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Charlotte, visit bgccharlotte.org.