Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County offers children and teens proven afterschool and summer programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles and good character & citizenship.
Documentary Screening & Discussion Panel
April 28, 2025 – 5:30 PM
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County and Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School present a screening of The Fentanyl Project, a 26 minute, short documentary about the impact of illegal fentanyl poisoning in Sarasota/Manatee counties directed by KT Curran and produced by Wingspan Productions.
KT Curran and a panel of guests will follow the showing with a question and answer period.
Location: Saint Stephens Episcopal School, 315 41st St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Panel guests include:
Nanette, Matt and Brittany
Family Impacted in the Fentanyl Project
Danielle Perkins
Saint Stephens Episcopal
Dr. Janet Taylor
Psychiatrist at Centerstone
Sergeant Bulso
Director of the Overdose Response Unit
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
Ally Bergmann
Executive Director of North River Prevention Partners
Patricia Blizzard
Manatee County Public Safety
This event is free.
DeSoto and Palmetto Clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is excited to announce that the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust has extended its Contribution Matching Program through 2025.
Donate any amount from $5 to $500 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, following the directions below, and it will be matched 1:1 until the matching dollars are exhausted.
Here’s how to make a simple and secure donation:
- Click the Make A Matched Gift button below.
- Click the red DONATE NOW button.
- Select Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County where it says, “Choose your recipient.”
- Click Submit and follow the directions to make your secure matched donation.
Together, let’s help kids exceed beyond the circumstances that surround them and make great futures possible.
Parents and Guardians
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Opioid Crisis: Help & Resources
Opioid use has become a significant public health concern, with devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Preventing opioid misuse and addiction is crucial for promoting overall well-being and reducing the societal impact of this crisis. Fortunately, there are numerous resources available to help raise awareness, educate individuals, and provide support for prevention efforts. The following links offer valuable information, tools, and guidance to address opioid use prevention:
Community Partners
