by Angie Stumpo | Aug 5, 2017 | Boys & Girls Clubs
Imagine one neighborhood where 147 juvenile arrests were made in one year alone. That is what happened in 1938. Grand Rapids Police Department Superintendent Frank O’Malley decided that this was unacceptable and proposed an innovative idea – keep children out of...
by Angie Stumpo | Jun 2, 2017 | Boys & Girls Clubs
On June 1, club members from all three Club locations gathered at Paul I. Phillips Club to celebrate our 5th annual Rising Stars ceremony. This event recognizes and uplifts our 5th graders transitioning into middle school, 8th graders transitioning to high school, ...
by Angie Stumpo | Apr 20, 2017 | Boys & Girls Clubs
Selected among several local outstanding youth, Zsana Hoskins has been named the 2017 Grand Rapids Youth of the Year and the Michigan Youth of the Year. Zsana will receive scholarship funds from both Lake Michigan Credit Union and other community partners in regards...
by Angie Stumpo | Nov 17, 2015 | Boys & Girls Clubs
St. Stephens Parish was called into action eight years ago to provide Thanksgiving Dinner at Steil Boys & Girls Clubs. Not knowing the exact needs or the outcome, their community heard the call for service and collectively prepared and served dinner to over 200...
