In the wake of an arrest on a former Boys & Girls Club employee for child sex crimes, the organization remains mum on its hiring policies, what research is done for background checks, whether they hire felons and -- if so -- what kinds of felons are acceptable as employees.
Uptain used his position of authority to lure a girl into a sexual relationship. The prosecutor also stated that Uptain preyed on the victim while she was in rehab for narcotics abuse and that the victim has since attempted suicide.
To Lance, the Try is giving 110% of yourself to other people, no matter how challenging the situation, no matter what time of day, and no matter how painful the experience may be.
An anonymous Casper couple has partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming and Eggington's to offer more than a thousand meals to Casper families.
No child should ever have to go without food, but the harsh reality is many children do often miss meals during the summer months when school is no longer in session.
It was Lemonade Day in Casper and, as always, the community did not disappoint. Dozens and dozens of children began their careers in entrepreneurship on this day, and the results were inspiring.
Since its inception in 1996, the Jason's Friends Foundation has raised more than $5 million, according to its founders. It has been a constant source of support, a constant pillar in the community of Casper and now, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming are honoring the Jason's Friends Foundation, specifically its founders - Jason's parents- Rocky and Lisa Eades.
“As a parent, it means a lot,” she said with tears in her eyes. “You struggle to try and give your kids everything and then, when you can’t give them something on Christmas, it breaks your heart. To be able to have an opportunity to get that, and then you don’t have to feel like a bad parent, it’s amazing. It’s a great feeling.”