Kid Stories

Rachael likes to tell the story of when she was so small she fit in the palm of her father’s hand. Born premature, Rachael faced some physical challenges early on. But you’d never know that now. Rachael discovered her passion for dance in middle school. When she was offered a chance to teach dance to […]

For years, 17-year-old Rachael has been a stand-out performer and mentor in her community. Now, we’re excited to announce that she’s Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver’s 2019 Citywide Youth of the Year. “Growing up, I haven’t always felt like I had a voice,” Rachael said. “When I felt like no one was listening,

Eighteen-year-old Nichole has faced many challenges. A few years ago, her father was incarcerated. Her family was devastated and Nichole lost focus in school. But Nichole kept moving forward, driven by her faith, her love of music and support from her Boys & Girls Club. “I’ve always loved to sing,” Nichole said. “Ever since I

After a move across the country four years ago, Kendra joined her local Boys & Girls Club. It was a life-changing event for her. The daughter of a single parent, Kendra desperately needed an affordable, engaging place to spend her time after school. At the Club, Kendra emerged as a leader among her peers and

When he was in third grade, Calvin’s life as he knew it changed dramatically. He moved from Indonesia to Denver with his father, but it would take four years for his mother to join them. Calvin had to adjust – to a new language, new customs and his mom halfway across the world. He struggled