by Angie Stumpo | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog
Black History Month is an important time of the year to commemorate and honor the achievements and contributions of the Black community throughout history. This month serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for racial equality and a celebration of the progress that...
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 | 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...