Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama has received a $2 million commitment from Redstone Federal Credit Union toward its Doors to the Future capital campaign.

The donation, which will be paid over the next five years, is the largest single gift ever awarded to the organization.

“This is a transformational gift from Redstone,” said Patrick Wynn, president and CPO of Boys & Girls Clubs. “The future is bright here in the Huntsville area.

“We want to make sure that the Boys & Girls Clubs continue to keep pace with the needs of our youth and make sure their futures are equally as bright.”

Redstone’s leadership gift signals the launch of Doors to the Future, a comprehensive campaign designed to expand the capacity of Boys & Girls Clubs. The campaign, which totals over $7 million, will enable the organization to develop new Centers for Advancement, increase their transportation, build their scholarship fund, and expand into North Huntsville.

Boys & Girls Clubs serves about 5,000 youths annually, and Wynn expects the added facilities and resources to serve an additional 950 students.

“We see this investment as another way to improve the futures of youth and families who live in the areas that we serve,” said Joe Newberry, president and CEO of Redstone. “So many success stories have come out of the Boys & Girls Clubs and this gift will create opportunities for even more.

“The organization continues to be a catalyst for positive change in the community, which is also one of our guiding principles.”

Photo: Before Redstone made its announcement to support the capital campaign, RFCU President/CEO Joe Newberry, (second from left) met with Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama President Patrick Wynn (left), NFL Hall of Famer and Jackson State Head Football Coach Deion Sanders, and Redstone Board Member Terrance Clay.