Backyard Games of America - Providing scholarships and support for at risk youth

BYGA PO Box 1836 • Henderson, KY 42419 (270) 316-5536 • Email

  • Backyard Games of America is a 501(c)(3) public charity with a worthy mission. This page will provide an overview of the spirit of the activities of Backyard Games of America.

 

Backyard Games of America’s purpose is to assist and encourage youth through mentoring, training, and financial support to help them become successful adults and contributing members of society.

 

The Backyard Games Board of Directors
Lawrence Butler, President
Diane Butler, Secretary
Dorothy Black, Treasurer

Regional Board Members:
Errol Butler - Indiana
Andrew Mansholt - Illinois

Click here to fill out an application/survey online to become a member of the board or one of our committees.
Click here to download the application/survey as a PDF file.

Backyard Games of America Student Support Programs

Backyard Games of America's primary purpose is to provide students with an opportunity to thrive in school in preparation for a successful life. BYGA offers scholarships, mentoring and additional support to students in BYGA programs.

COLLEGE PROGRAM

BYGA college students can qualify for substantial scholarships awarded each semester they are in college and maintain a specified GPA. The scholarship increases during the student's junior year as an incentive to finish his/her undergrad education.

College students are also eligible to receive monthly gift cards to help offset other living expenses while in school.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

BYGA helps students needing a little extra opportunity and incentive to bring their grades up to college entry level. High school sophomores are eligible to enter the program. Mentoring, tutoring, and other necessary support is offered to these students. BYGA high school program students, with hard work, will qualify for BYGA college assistance.

PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAM

Preliminary plans are in the works within BYGA to introduce a program to help put primary students (with parental consent and assistance) on the right track for success in high school and college. Details coming soon...

Our Associates

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