Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

Denver, CO – October 8, 2024 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is thrilled to announce a significant partnership with Kroenke Sports Charities and the Denver Nuggets. On October 10, 2024, Kroenke Sports Charities will officially name Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver as one of their Signature Community Partners, with the Denver Nuggets committing to a three-year Clubhouse Sponsorship of the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Time: 4:45 p.m.
Location: Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club
Address: 3325 W 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

The event will feature the unveiling of a new Clubhouse Sponsor Banner and scoreboard provided by Kroenke Sports Charities, symbolizing their commitment to youth development and community engagement.

Following the announcement, at 5:00 p.m., selected Club members will participate in a special NBA/Jr. WNBA Week youth basketball clinic. Led by Calvin Myers and the Denver Nuggets Basketball Academy, this clinic underscores the importance of youth basketball in developing essential life skills both on and off the court.

"This partnership represents a significant step forward in our mission to empower and inspire the youth of Metro Denver," said Erin Porteous, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. "Sports programs at our Clubs play a crucial role in youth development, fostering teamwork, leadership, and healthy lifestyles. The support from Kroenke Sports Charities and the Denver Nuggets will enhance our ability to provide these vital experiences. By improving our facilities and offering unique opportunities like the basketball clinic, we're not just teaching sports skills – we're building character, confidence, and a sense of community among our young members."

“Kroenke Sports Charities works to improve lives through the spirit and power of sports,” said Mike Neary, KSC Board Chair. “The Nuggets have partnered with Boys & Girls Club since the Team moved to the NBA in 1967. On a daily basis, hundreds of youth visit Johnson Boys & Girls Club to learn, play, and meet new friends and mentors. We are proud to make Arthur E. Johnson Club a Signature Community Partner.”

The event will include:

A ceremonial unveiling of the Clubhouse Sponsor Banner
An appearance by SuperMascot Rocky, Ambassadors, and Denver Nuggets Dancers
Youth basketball clinic led by Calvin Myers and the Denver Nuggets Basketball Academy
Prizes for clinic participants

Representatives from Kroenke Sports Charities, Denver Nuggets Academy staff, and other special guests will be in attendance to celebrate this momentous occasion.

This partnership kickoff event aligns with Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Week, an annual league-wide celebration highlighting the positive impact of youth basketball on young athletes' development. The week runs from October 12-18, 2024, featuring various youth-focused events and activations across the nation.

For more information about this event or Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, please contact Suzanne Whitney, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver’s Director of Marketing & Communications, at suzannew@bgcmd.org or 303-446-6798.

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 27 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.

About Kroenke Sports Charities

Kroenke Sports Charities is committed to improving lives through the spirit and power of sports. We strive to serve our community through education, health and fitness initiatives, athletic programs, and direct aid, with the particular purpose of helping families, children, veterans, and the disabled. Kroenke Sports Charities provides relevant programs and support, directly and with other nonprofit organizations, to ultimately assist, encourage, and enrich the lives of those in need.