- 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 moreRecruiting Members and Building Relationships: Seidman Center Hosts Teen Party
29 October, 2019Our programming team is continuously developing new, creative ways to recruit teens from the community. We know that our programs and mentorship provide crucial support, and the more teens we ...Read moreA Tax-Saving Way to Help Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids
16 October, 2019If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth and receive tax ...Read moreVolunteers Help Beautify Our Clubs
03 October, 2019Forty-eight combined employees from SpartanNash and The C2 Group volunteered a whopping 225 hours at our Paul I. Phillips and Seidman Clubs over the summer focusing on “beautifying” our Club ...Read moreSummers at Seidman: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles and Environmental Stewardship
09 September, 2019It’s four months into our garden project at Seidman, and I still get the same question nearly every day. “What’s that?” They say, pointing to our peppers or tomatoes. They ...Read moreGreat Futures Start Here: Club Membership FAQ
03 September, 2019The school year is in full swing, and so are our Clubs! Whether your child has been a member for years or this is their first opportunity, we are ready ...Read more