Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania and Clearview Federal Credit Union to Unveil New Mural on October 11 at the Northern Area Clubhouse in Millvale
The Mural Artistically Depicts a Club Kid’s Growth at a
Boys & Girls Club from Preschool through Teen Programming
Pittsburgh, PA – October 8, 2024 – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania (BGCWPA), in partnership with Clearview Federal Credit Union, will unveil a vibrant new outdoor mural at the Northern Area Clubhouse on October 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM.
The Northern Area Clubhouse is located at 100 Howard Street in Millvale Boro. The mural, funded in part by a contribution from Clearview Federal Credit Union, celebrates the shared mission of both organizations to empower youth across the Pittsburgh region and break down barriers to access quality programming.
The public is invited to attend the mural unveiling event, joining representatives from Clearview, members of the Millvale Community and Northern Area Clubhouse Kids, and celebrate this exciting new chapter in their ongoing partnership with BGCWPA.
The mural was created as part of a broader initiative between BGCWPA and Clearview Federal
Credit Union, dedicated to the mural project and supporting scholarships for the BGCWPA’s Summer Camps. The mural’s design reflects the vibrant energy of the youth served at the Northern Area Clubhouse, symbolizing growth, creativity, and the bright futures that BGCWPA and Clearview strive to foster.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Clearview Federal Credit Union to bring this beautiful piece of art to our Northern Area Clubhouse and the Millvale community,” said Christopher Watts, President & CEO at BGCWPA. “This mural is not just a work of art; it’s a reflection of our shared commitment to creating inspiring, inclusive environments for the young people in our communities.”
The mural was designed by Rachel Herman, Arts Manager at BGCWPA, in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Club team and Club Kids at the Northern Area Clubhouse. The mural’s design demonstrates the lifespan of a Club Kid from preschool through their teen years, along with participation in Boys & Girls Clubs programs such as Sports and STEAM. The mural’s design also reflects the vibrant energy of the youth served at the Northern Area Clubhouse, symbolizing growth, creativity, and the bright futures that BGCWPA and Clearview strive to foster.
“It has been such a joy to bring art to the Club Kids of BGCWPA and being able to create this mural for the Northern Area club has been especially fulfilling,” said Herman. “The design, paint colors, and style are all intentional to represent growth along with bold, bright opportunities and futures. Aside from their general inspiration, the Club Kids also made a huge contribution to this mural by pulling colors from the design to paint a beautiful abstract border. It was extremely important to me to have the kids involved in some way, as we strive to encourage their creativity and ideas as much as possible. I know the Boys & Girls Club team, kids, and their families are excited to have something that they can enjoy for many years to come!”
“At Clearview, we believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting our youth,” said Lisa Florian, President & CEO of Clearview Federal Credit Union. “This mural symbolizes the bright futures we are helping to shape alongside the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania. We are proud to contribute to this project, which brings beauty to the Northern Area Clubhouse and reflects our shared mission of empowering young people to thrive and succeed.”
Visit www.bgwpa.org for more information about Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania.
ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
For 135 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania has worked to advance the potential of youth and teens throughout the Pittsburgh region, now serving more than 7,500 youth and families across 18 locations. We are a safe place for kids to prepare for careers and life, with programs including preschool, before/afterschool, summer camp, teen mentoring, workforce development, STEAM, and sports. Our core values of safety, fun, and inclusion enable us to accelerate progress towards our priority outcomes for youth of Academic Success, Career & Life Readiness, Character & Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles.
ABOUT CLEARVIEW FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONClearview Federal Credit Union has been in operation since 1953 and serves over 125,000 members with reported assets valued at nearly $2 billion as of September 2024. Membership in Clearview is open to individuals who live, work, worship, volunteer, or attend school in the Southwestern Pennsylvania community, which includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. Membership is also open to immediate family members of current Clearview members. Clearview Federal Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration and is an Equal Housing Lender. Visit clearviewfcu.org for more information.