Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Goes Virtual
24 April, 2020Anyone working in youth development will agree that it is best done in person. However, professionals in every sector of the economy have been forced to adapt to an unprecedented ...Read more- 15 April, 2020On Tuesday, March 10, nearly 300 people filled the room at our 2020 Youth of the Year Luncheon to support our four candidates - Larissa Clay, Dymond Cummings, Marvin Johnson ...Read more
Amid Unprecedented Challenges, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Adapts to Community’s Needs
07 April, 2020Businesses are closing, schools have long since shut, and every day brings new pronouncements from state and federal authorities with new and more restrictive guidelines for how to stay safe. ...Read more2020 Youth of the Year Candidate Profiles
28 February, 2020Larissa Clay Sophomore at Union High SchoolSteil ClubMember for 5 yearsInterested in a career as a pediatrician “To me, the Boys & Girls Club means support. I am supported by ...Read more- 29 January, 2020Lauren is 7 years old and it's her first day at the Paul I. Phillips Club. She doesn't know anyone, and isn't sure what to do. Staff members show her ...Read more
- 14 January, 2020I remember the first time I met Mattea at the Seidman Club back in 2016. She was a very reserved young lady who seemed to have a chip on her ...Read more
Putting the “Partner” in Corporate Partner
18 December, 2019Our organization would not thrive without the support of our community – including our valued corporate partners. This year, Farmers Insurance has gone above and beyond with their willingness to ...Read more- 04 December, 2019It’s 3 o’clock and Jourale has just arrived. He’s the first kid in the building, and he’ll probably be the last one to leave. After dropping off his stuff with ...Read more
Youth of the Year Candidates Shine
21 November, 2019Our youth today face immeasurable challenges, especially in the neighborhoods we serve. Despite all of the obstacles, our kids at Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids are full of ...Read more