Panda Cares, The Philanthropic Foundation of Panda Express, And Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens Partner to Open Panda Cares Center of Hope in Queens
In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Panda Express will present the ribbon cutting for the newest Panda Cares Center of Hope, taking place at Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens on December 6, 2022, and featuring guest Assemblymember Jennifer Rajkumar, food from Panda Express, craft activities, a photo booth, and words from Executive Director, David Kupecky.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Panda Express are proud to bring a Panda Cares Center of Hope to the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens. The opening of this Center of Hope aligns directly with Panda Express’ commitment to fostering academic success among Boys & Girls Club members nationwide.
Panda Cares Center of Hope is a newly renovated space within our Club designed to deliver more joy, education, and critical social-emotional development to local communities. Project Learn, the platform that unites each Center of Hope, is a holistic strategy intended to reinforce and enhance what youth learn during the school day while creating experiences that invite them to love learning. Rooted in social-emotional development, this program is based on research showing that students do better when they spend their non-school hours engaged in fun and academically beneficial activities. Our Panda Cares Center of Hope was designed to meet the needs of our Club members and includes a new library of books, a smart TV, comfortable concept tables and chairs, and spaces for them to learn, engage, and grow.
To learn more about Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens programs, please visit www.metroqueens.org or call (718) 441-6050.
Since 1957, the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens (BGCMQ) has inspired and enabled all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. BGCMQ provides quality programming that enhances vulnerable youth's educational, emotional, social, and physical development. Our members seek refuge in the Club and benefit from our safe, stable, positive environment, supportive staff, and engaging constructive activities. We serve over 5,000 youth between the ages of 4 and 18 annually from Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, Glendale, Jamaica, Howard Beach, Kew Gardens, and parts of Brooklyn.
About Panda Express
On a mission to inspire better lives, Panda Express® is the largest Asian dining concept in the U.S. Family-owned and operated since 1983 by co-founders and co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng, Panda Express is best known as a trailblazer for creating a wide variety of industry-first recipes, including its best-seller the Original Orange Chicken® and award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp™, which have defined the category of authentic American Chinese cuisine. Each dish at Panda Express, including the Wok Smart® selections, is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and inspired by bold Chinese flavors and culinary principles. The restaurant has more than 2,400 locations and has introduced American Chinese cuisine to twelve international countries.
Powered by this global family of associates, Panda Cares®, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express, has raised more than $282 million and dedicated countless volunteer hours to bettering the health and education of over 13 million youths and supporting communities in need since 1999. In 2020, the organization established the Panda Cares Scholars Program to provide the necessary funding,- academic support, and leadership development to help high school and college students learn, lead, and thrive toward a bright future. For more information, visit pandaexpress.com or pandacares.org.
