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Celebrating Over 40 Years of Creativity and Inspiration: Meet George
George Patterson Art Specialist at J. Churchill Owen Boys & Girls Club On March 8, 1982, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver welcomed George Patterson, an invaluable Art Specialist at J. Churchill Owen Boys & Girls Club whose creativity and dedication have left a lasting impact on generations of young artists. For over... Continue reading→
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Encouraging Social Empathy
By Erin Porteous, CEO We all know the old saying, ‘kids these days’ whether we heard our grandparents say it,... Continue reading→
Rachael shines as our 2019 Youth of the Year
For years, 17-year-old Rachael has been a stand-out performer and mentor in her community. Now, we’re excited to announce that... Continue reading→
Corporate Partner of the Month: Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness invited our Club kids to the opening of their Downtown Denver location last May and made a generous... Continue reading→
The Mirage of Work-Life Balance
By Erin Porteous, CEO Three little words. Three little words that obsess and elude so many of us: Work. Life.... Continue reading→
Club Member Nichole Has An Album In Her Future
Eighteen-year-old Nichole has faced many challenges. A few years ago, her father was incarcerated. Her family was devastated and Nichole... Continue reading→
The Present of Presence
by Erin Porteous, CEO I recently updated the software on my phone and noticed a new feature. My phone now... Continue reading→
Kendra’s Story
After a move across the country four years ago, Kendra joined her local Boys & Girls Club. It was a... Continue reading→
Calvin’s Story
When he was in third grade, Calvin’s life as he knew it changed dramatically. He moved from Indonesia to Denver... Continue reading→
Jasline’s Story
On any given day, Jasline can be found in her Boys & Girls Club’s Learning Center with her head buried... Continue reading→
Thankful for the Boys & Girls Club
“If it wasn’t for the Boys & Girls Club, I wouldn’t be who I am today,” said 16-year-old Courtney. “Throughout... Continue reading→