Blue Bird donates bus to Boys & Girls club

Blue Bird logoChildren enrolled in Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany, Ga., have a new means of transportation.

At a private event recently held at the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Unit in Plains, Ga., Blue Bird Corporation employees delivered a gasoline-powered Blue Bird Vision school bus to President Jimmy Carter and the Clubs, which serve communities in Albany, Plains and Montezuma, Ga. Blue Bird says the new bus will transport children to after-school programs and on field trips and outings.

“We are extremely grateful for this donation, as it allows us to fulfill our mission,” says Marvin B. Laster, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany. “It is paramount to our organization, as transportation is a huge challenge in these communities. We need our children to have access to the programs we offer, and this bus will be an integral part of our operations.”

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany have been in operation for over 50 years, and serve more than 3,000 children through membership and outreach programs. Former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter are honorary co-chairs of the Clubs, dedicating much of their time to the organization.

“Blue Bird’s donation of this brand-new school bus is greatly appreciated,” President Carter says. “It is heartwarming to see an organization like Blue Bird, which has been an important part of the South Georgia community, continuing to serve children through the gift of transportation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany.”

Blue Bird says the Vision Gasoline bus is a good fit for the organization, as the engine is easier to maintain and fuel availability allows travel for field trips and outings.

“When President Carter asked for our help, we were delighted to assist such a worthy cause,” says Phil Horlock, president and CEO, Blue Bird Corporation. “We have been a part of the community in South Georgia since 1927, and it’s our pleasure to provide the Boys and Girls Clubs with safe and reliable transportation for their children.”

The Boys & Girls Club says the bus will start transporting students later this year.

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