Meet the 2025 Youth of the Year City Winners
We're excited to introduce you to our Denver City Youth of the Year winners! Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America's premier leadership and recognition program, honoring Club members who exemplify character, leadership, service, and academic excellence. Youth are selected through a competitive application and interview process, earn scholarships, and gain... Continue reading→
The Four Ingredients All Kids Need
By Erin Porteous, CEO I’ll admit I’m not the most in-the-know person when it comes to pop culture. Like many... Continue reading→
10,000 Kids | 1 at a Time – 2018 Annual Report Released
It has been an exciting year at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and there is more excitement to... Continue reading→
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→