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City Arts Competition

City Arts Competition

Recently, members from all Clubs exhibited their craftsmanship at our Club-level version of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Arts Contest. From mesmerizing paintings to captivating photography, Club kids showcased their talent through their unique artistic creations. Donors and community members with experience in the arts judged submissions. Winners will move on to the […]

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Women’s History Month: Celebrating Female Founders

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Female Founders

This Women’s History Month, we are reflecting on three influential women of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s history: our organization’s female founders.   The first Boys & Girls Club (formerly known as the Boys Clubs of America) was founded in 1860 in Hartford Connecticut by three women Elizabeth Hammersley, Mary Goodwin, and Alice Goodwin. These

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CEO Update: Illuminating Pathways with the Power of Reading

CEO Update: Illuminating Pathways with the Power of Reading

By: Erin Porteous, Chief Executive Officer  Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver  Opening a book can be like opening a portal to another world. With each page turned, readers discover joy, knowledge, and connection. This week, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver joins in celebrating one of my favorite annual traditions, Read Across

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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Shines a Light on Literacy for Read Across America Day

 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Shines a Light on Literacy for Read Across America Day

For Immediate Release Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Media Contact:    Suzanne Whitney, Director of Marketing & Communications, suzannew@bgcmd.org   February 26, 2024  Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Shines a Light on Literacy for Read Across America Day  Innovative Academic Support Programs Open Doors to Bright Futures All Year Long  Denver, CO

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2024 Youth of the Year Winners

2024 Youth of the Year Winners

Each year, Club members share their greatest accomplishments and biggest aspirations throughout the Youth of the Year process. This is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier leadership and recognition program. Last week, Club members ages 10 to 18 from across Metro Denver gathered to share their experiences, beliefs, and possibilities for the future.   The

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