by Angie Stumpo | Jan 27, 2023 | Blog
Someone to look up to. Someone to talk through worries and bad days. Someone to celebrate victories big and small. A good mentor is there to listen, to support, and to shine light on potential. Many of us would not be where we are, without the support of mentors. From...
by Angie Stumpo | Jan 20, 2023 | Blog, Boys & Girls Clubs
We often hear the saying that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow, and we could not agree more at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids. Truth is, our community’s youth will one day become our future, and it is our responsibility as parents,...
by Angie Stumpo | Jun 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
The first ever Drive for Success Golf Outing presented by the Eileen DeVries Family Foundation was a smashing success! The weather was gorgeous as 18 teams hit the links at Scott Lake Country Club in support of our Drive for Success and teen programming. The event...
by Angie Stumpo | Mar 30, 2022 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Events, Giving, Programming
The 2022 Youth of the Year Luncheon presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union was a great success! Our audience enjoyed celebrating our amazing candidates, including our 2022 Youth of the Year winner, Jacqueline Calderon!With the amazing generosity of our attendees and...
by Angie Stumpo | Mar 21, 2022 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Events
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids announced Jacqueline Calderon (18 years old) as the 2022 Youth of the Year. Calderon received $1,000 in scholarships from presenting sponsor Lake Michigan Credit Union after competing among other Grand Rapids-based youth. The...
by Angie Stumpo | Dec 1, 2021 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Events, Giving
Our online Fine Art Auction is now LIVE!Check out all of the beautiful artwork available for you! We have pieces ranging in value from $75 up to $2,800- with lower starting bids! The best part? 100% of the proceeds go to our much-needed programs and services for kids...
by Angie Stumpo | Nov 29, 2021 | Boys & Girls Clubs
Our Club Members have so much to be thankful for- including YOU and all of our wonderful supporters!
by Angie Stumpo | Oct 13, 2021 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Programming
The BGC Games Rooms are, of course, a place for Club members to have fun. But they’re also a place where friendships form and leadership skills are honed. Each Club has at least two Games Rooms – one for the teens, and one for the rest of the kids. Paul I. is unique...
by Angie Stumpo | Oct 11, 2021 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Programming
Jaycole Glenn, 16, never thought he’d be driving now. Driver’s training can cost upwards of $600 to complete, and he couldn’t get a permit without it. “I thought I was going to get it when I turned 18, or when I was older,” said Jaycole. “But now I’ve passed segment...
by Angie Stumpo | Oct 11, 2021 | Boys & Girls Clubs, Programming
Fostering creativity and self-expression through art is a focus at all three of our Grand Rapids Clubs. This is accomplished indirectly, with coloring supplies being readily available in each room of the clubs. But it is also accomplished with great intentionality,...
