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...
by Angie Stumpo | Nov 26, 2019 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Giving
In this season of Thanksgiving, our Club Members share what they are thankful for. We are thankful for all of our Club Members, and for our wonderful community of supporters who enable us to provide kids in our community with a safe place to learn, grow and reach...
by Angie Stumpo | Nov 21, 2019 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Events, Programming
Our 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 passion, intellect, and capabilities for bright futures. We especially see just how...
by Angie Stumpo | Oct 29, 2019 | Membership, Programming, Volunteers
Our 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 can draw to our clubs, the deeper the impact we can have. So Friday, October...
by Angie Stumpo | Oct 16, 2019 | Giving
If 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 benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as ours...
by Angie Stumpo | Oct 3, 2019 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Volunteers
Forty-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 spaces. Volunteers from The C2 Group spent time at Paul I. Phillips...
by Angie Stumpo | Sep 9, 2019 | Programming
It’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 run over, inspect the plants, feel the texture of the leaves, run their hands through the soil,...
by Angie Stumpo | Sep 3, 2019 | Membership
The 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 to provide them with a safe, fun and welcoming place to come after school. Our Club isn’t just a location your child...
by Angie Stumpo | Aug 26, 2019 | Programming
Over the summer, several Grand Rapids neighborhoods were beset by a rash of violence and shootings. In response, teen leadership groups at the Boys & Girls Clubs, called Keystone Clubs, began organizing a series of meetings and conversations they called “HOPE...
