KGHM partners with Boys & Girls Club to build new childcare facility

Robinson Mine is proud to announce it is supporting local residents by donating $500,000 toward a community childcare facility in Ely.

The childcare is going to be built and operated by The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows (BGCTM) which already has an excellent program in place in Ely that serves ages 5–18-year-olds.

“As a fourth generation Nevadan myself and as a mother, I know the challenges parents in this community face when it comes to a shortage of licensed childcare options,” said Amanda Hilton, General Manager for KGHM – Robinson Mine. “Our partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is a fantastic step toward addressing that need in a quality way.”

The facility will be housed at what is currently a vacant building owned by the White Pine County School District which agreed to a long-term lease. The BGCTM will operate the program, which will have the capacity to serve 70 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.

“The Boys & Girls Clubs of America has over a century of experience delivering on a mission that promotes all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens” said Mike Wurm with BGCTM. “A project like this, with a partner like KGHM – Robinson, is a huge leap toward helping fulfill that objective in the Ely community.”

The total cost of the childcare facility is approximately $1.5 million. KGHM – Robinson Mine’s $500,000 donation is kickstarting the campaign for the remainder.

Residents will be kept up to date through the local media and the BGCTM website/social media as the project progresses, nears completion and when it is ready to accept applications.