By Erin Porteous, CEO Three little words. Three little words that obsess and elude so many of us: Work. Life. Balance. Sometimes trying to achieve the dream of work-life balance feels like a sprint. Other days it feels like trying to cross the finish line of a marathon. And then there are the times it […]
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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
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by Erin Porteous, CEO I recently updated the software on my phone and noticed a new feature. My phone now tracks my usage – including how many times I pick it up in a day. Yesterday’s count was 40 times. Wanting to know how I measured up, I did a bit of research and discovered
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver received a new grant to improve the health and well-being of metro Denver area kids attending the Johnson Boys & Girls Club/ The $5,00 grant was provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. The Johnson Club provides kids and
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
