by Angie Stumpo | Jun 30, 2020 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Giving, Programming
We are thrilled to announce we have received a grant of $40,944 from The Children’s Foundation to implement the new Be You Wellness Program! The Be You Wellness Program will train staff on how to better support youth struggling with mental health, train youth on...
by Angie Stumpo | May 18, 2020 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Giving
This month, local families in need will have access to more than 4,000 free meals due to a partnership between Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids (BGCGR) and MedExpress Urgent Care, a neighborhood medical center. Starting May 18, MedExpress will sponsor BGCGR’s meal...
by Angie Stumpo | Apr 24, 2020 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Programming
Anyone 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 crisis, and Youth Development Professionals at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids...
by Angie Stumpo | Apr 15, 2020 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Events
On 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 and Myaja Dunning. These young people all did an amazing job over the past few months...
by Angie Stumpo | Apr 7, 2020 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Giving, Programming
Businesses 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. It’s a frightening time for everyone, and families in our community already...
by Angie Stumpo | Feb 28, 2020 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Events, Membership, Programming
Larissa 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 the staff and my friends when I’m at the Club. After coming to Steil for so long I feel...
by Angie Stumpo | Jan 29, 2020 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Membership, Programming
Lauren 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 around the club and introduce her to many club members. She is so shy that she can...
by Angie Stumpo | Jan 14, 2020 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Membership, Programming
I 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 shoulder about life. We introduced ourselves and slowly started to get to know each other better as people. Shortly thereafter,...
by Angie Stumpo | Dec 18, 2019 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Giving, Volunteers
Our 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 step in and help us create great futures for our Club Members. In...
by Angie Stumpo | Dec 4, 2019 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Giving, Programming
It’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 the staff at the door, he heads to the gym. He picks up a basketball and gets ready for his first jump shot...
