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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley announced a $390,000 gift from an anonymous donor, made through a Donor Advised Fund held by Four Way Community Foundation.

The gift represents the largest grant made by Four Way Community Foundation since 1994 and will make a significant investment in transportation and teen services for young people throughout the Rogue Valley.

The funding will support four key priorities: the purchase of a new bus for Club field trips, the purchase of a van to transport youth, operating support for the new Grants Pass Teen Center, and a partial renovation of the Teen Center’s outdoor space. The new Teen Center is scheduled to open in January 2027.

The gift comes at a pivotal moment as Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley prepares to open its new Grants Pass Teen Center in January 2027. The gift will provide operating support during the Center’s opening phase and help fund improvements to its outdoor space, expanding opportunities for teens to gather, connect and participate in activities.

Designed specifically for teens, the Center will provide a welcoming, dedicated environment where young people can build relationships with trusted adults and peers, receive academic and career support, participate in enrichment opportunities and develop skills for life after high school.

The grant also marks a significant milestone for Four Way Community Foundation as its largest grant since 1994, demonstrating the important role donor advised funds can play in connecting local philanthropy with significant community needs.