There have been reports that people posing as Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro (BGCP) staff were fraudulently soliciting donations in Portland's Woodstock neighborhood Tuesday evening. These solicitors were handing out flyers and accepting cash donations to revive music programs in our Clubs. It is important for the community to know that this is a scam.
Boys & Girls Club staff always wear identifying uniforms during BGCP-affiliated activities and do not solicit donations in this way. If you see someone asking for donations on behalf of BGCP and you would like to verify its legitimacy, please don't hesitate to call Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro's administrative office at 503-232-0077.
Donations to the organization can be made at www.bgcportland.org, via mail, or dropped off in person at one of BGCP's Club locations across the Portland-Metro area.