In the spirit of giving OLLU presents gift to Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio
San Antonio -- December 15, 2005

The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio received $2,000 from Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). This is the second year that OLLU donates money that would normally be used for printing and postage to a non-profit organization in lieu of sending out Christmas cards.

“Many of our own University students spent their formative years at the Boys and Girls Club’s West Side branch and they remain close to this important family support system through their volunteer work there," said OLLU President Tessa Martinez Pollack, PhD. "Our Christmas greetings this year were directed to the Club for all they do to build the values and character of the future leaders of our community."

Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio Executive Director Jim Watson added, “The University has been a very good neighbor of our organization. Over the years, numerous OLLU students have volunteered with a big heart. Getting this donation today just extends that support.”

About the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio
Founded in 1939, the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio serve more than 6,000 members annually at five branch locations. The Clubs provide after school and summer program services that develop talents, values and skills in youth ages six-to-18 years old, paying particular attention to those most disadvantaged. As a result of the Clubs programs, young people are inspired and enabled to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. For more information, visit the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio website at: www.bgcsatx.org.

About Our Lady of the Lake University
Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU), founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is a co-educational liberal arts institution with an enrollment of more than 2,800 students. The university offers 58 bachelor’s degree programs, 48 master’s degree programs and two doctoral degree programs. Academic degree programs are offered in the arts, sciences, business, education, clinical studies and social work. OLLU also offers dual-language (English and Spanish) undergraduate degree programs in communication arts, business, communication disorders, psychology and social work. Classes are offered in daytime, evening and weekend formats.

OLLU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The main campus is located in San Antonio, Texas, and Weekend College Programs are offered in San Antonio and Houston.