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Importance Of Information On Moderate Concern Advisory

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Katelynn – Thank you for reaching out and providing information on the Moderate Concern Advisory that Charity Navigator plans to issue on Friday, August 25, 2017. In advance of the advisory going live, I would like to provide accurate information to remedy the inaccurate advisory that is proposed to go live. The following facts need to be considered. Fact #1-Kevin McMillan was employed from October 2016 to December 2016 (two months) as a part time Youth Development Coordinator. He was subject to a thorough criminal and sexual background check before his hiring. Fact #2- McMillian founded his own non-profit “Texas Youth Entrepreneur” that mentors young people who want to be future business owners. Fact #3-McMillian was arrested …show more content…

Fact #9- In reference to the August 15, 2017 article written by the Caller Times, Assistant US Attorney Hugo Martinez states “that since the investigation of McMillan began, parents whose children went to the Boys & Girls Club have come forward to report to Homeland Security and the Corpus Christi Police Department inappropriate interactions between the suspect and their child. He said they did not report physical abuse but did report inappropriate conversations”. It is difficult to defend what is considered inappropriate conversation as we do not know what the context of those conversations. Our organization takes these allegations very seriously, and has been closely cooperating with the authorities on their investigation. Since the accusations were made, we have encouraged parents and members to come forward with any concerns and have worked with our national organization to conduct a safety assessment of our organization. No corrective action has been noted. The safety and well-being of the children we serve is the absolute top priority at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend. Our organization is committed to the highest standards of ethical behavior and integrity, and does not tolerate inappropriate or illegal activity on the part of any Club staff, volunteer or youth member. As our Club continues to provide the critical youth development programs and services that our

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