For Immediate Release
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Media Contact: Lauren Kamm, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, laurenk@bgcmd.org
August 21, 2023
Empowering Youth through 25 Safe and Inclusive Spaces
Denver, CO (August 21, 2023) - Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is thrilled to announce a major expansion with the opening of seven new Boys & Girls Clubs for the 2023-24 school year. This exciting initiative grows Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver’s reach to 25 Clubs throughout Metro Denver. These dynamic additions are made possible through a collaborative effort with three outstanding school districts: Denver Public Schools, Westminster Public Schools (WPS), and KIPP Colorado Public Schools.
This advancement reinforces the commitment of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to provide safe, inclusive, and enriching spaces for youth engagement and growth. The newly established Clubs will serve a diverse range of communities and offer a wide spectrum of programs tailored to meet the needs of young individuals.
The seven new Boys & Girls Clubs are:
- U Prep Steele Street Boys & Girls Club
- U Prep Arapahoe Street Boys & Girls Club
- DSST Elevate NE Boys & Girls Club
- Sunset Ridge Boys & Girls Club
- Tennyson Knolls Boys & Girls Club
- Josephine Hodgkins Boys & Girls Club
- KIPP Sunshine Peak Boys & Girls Club
These Clubs represent a vital partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and school districts across the city, bringing together a wealth of resources and expertise to create positive educational experiences and opportunities for kids and teenagers. "We are excited to embark on this journey of expansion, offering the transformative benefits of Boys & Girls Clubs to an even wider array of young minds," shared Erin Porteous, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. "Through this collective endeavor, we aim to establish an enduring alliance that uplifts the lives of countless kids and teens."
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and its partner school districts are steadfast in their dedication to ensuring affordability and accessibility for all. New members can now register online to seize the opportunity for growth, learning, and fun.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver changes lives. From the first day of kindergarten through high school graduation, we help kids succeed in school, develop good character and citizenship, and live healthy lives. At more than 20 neighborhood Clubs and our summer camp in Ward, CO, we provide our members with safe, supportive, fun, and enriching environments that inspire and empower them to achieve their greatest potential. Every day, we use our dedication, talent, and resources to open doors for kids and with kids. We help Club members not only envision their greatest potential but to turn those dreams into real possibilities.