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Realizing not every young man can participate in the outdoor pursuits of the Boy Scouts of America and having been befriended by a National Board Member of Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Michael Nelson founder of the Nelson Foundation, directed donations and grants be given to selected Boys and Girls Clubs in several US Cities. The Nelson Foundation currently supports Boys and Girls Clubs in three New England States and two South Western US States. In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. Nelson recently commented at a dinner fundraiser for Boys and Girls Clubs of America, "these clubs and their after school homework programs truly are having a positive impact on inner city communities today and future generations of America's Leaders and Innovators."