Exchange Programs

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The exchange Club of Florence has three principal areas of activities. Youth Programs, Americanism Programs and Community Service Programs.

Youth programs are designed to provide future leadership:

• Youth-in-Government Day - High school students spend a day with a government official
• Youth-of-the-Year - Plaque are awarded to outstanding senior students
• Financial support of youth organizations

Americanism programs promote patriotism and citizens' awareness:

• One Nation Under God Prayer Breakfast - Held annually to promote appreciation for our rich religious heritage.
• Freedom Shrine - A collection of 30 documents important in American History are placed in schools and public places.
• Give a Kid a Flag to Wave - Small American flags are distributed to children at appropriate public functions
• Proudly We Hail - The Exchange Clubs erects American flags, owned by the club throughout downtown

Community Service programs promote the well-being of our community:

• Book of Golden Deeds - Honors the quiet good deeds of our local unsung hero's
• Empty Stocking - Undertaken to support the Salvation Army
• Fire Prevention - Honors the hero's of the Florence Fire Department
• Crime Prevention - Honors the police officer and sheriff's deputy of the year
• Prevention of Child Abuse - Monetary support and assisting with the maintenance of the attention homes
• Support of various and ad-hoc functions or activities such as Christmas bell ringing for the Salvation Army

The Exchange Club of Florence has 18 active committees working to accomplish our goals.