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Panda Cares, The Foundation of Panda Express, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Central AZ Partner to Open Panda Cares Center of Hope in Prescott

In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Panda Express presented the ribbon cutting for the newest Panda Cares Center of Hope, taking place at the Prescott Clubhouse on November 27, 2023. Panda Express and Panda Cares team members joined Club staff and members for this memorable event.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Panda Express are proud to bring a Panda Cares Center of Hope to the Prescott Clubhouse. The opening of this Center of Hope aligns directly with Panda Express’ commitment to foster academic success among Clubs members across the country.

Panda Cares Center of Hope is a newly renovated space within our Club designed to deliver more joy, education, and critical social-emotional development to local communities. Project Learn, the platform that unites each Center of Hope, is a holistic strategy intended to reinforce and enhance what youth learn during the school day. Rooted in social-emotional development, this program is based on research showing that students do better in school when they spend their non-school hours engaged in fun and academically beneficial activities.

The Panda Cares Center of Hope was designed to meet the needs of our Club members, and includes a new library, STEM kits, comfortable lounge space and dedicated study areas, all designed for youth to learn, engage, and grow.

Our local Clubs and members are incredibly grateful for the exciting opportunities made possible thanks to the Panda Cares Center of Hope. Special thank you to Panda Express and Panda Cares for its commitment to our local community, as well as to Haley Construction and Barrett Floors for their partnership in this project.

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 About Panda Express

On a mission to inspire better lives, Panda Express® is the largest Asian dining concept in the U.S. Family-owned and operated since 1983 by co-founders and co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng, Panda Express is best known as a trailblazer for creating a wide variety of industry-first recipes, including its best seller the Original Orange Chicken® and award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp™, which have defined the category of authentic American Chinese cuisine. Each dish at Panda Express, including the Wok Smart® selections, is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and inspired by bold Chinese flavors and culinary principles.

The restaurant brand has more than 2,400 locations and has introduced American Chinese cuisine to twelve international countries.

Powered by this global family of associates, Panda Cares® the philanthropic arm of Panda Express, has raised more than $282 million and dedicated countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education for over 13 million youths, as well as supporting communities in need since 1999. In 2020, the organization established the Panda Cares Scholars Program to provide the necessary funding, academic support and leadership development to help high school and college students learn, lead and thrive towards a bright future. For more information, visit pandaexpress.com or pandacares.org.

 

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona

Local Clubs are proud to be a leader in after-school and summer services for youth. Programs focus on Academic Success, Healthy Choices, Good Character & Citizenship, providing youth with the tools and opportunities to help them develop and thrive. For more information visit bgccaz.org or follow @BGCCAZ

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