Within the span of three short years, everything in Aaron’s life changed. At the age of ten, Aaron lost her mother to a terminal illness. With few coping resources to help her deal with something of that magnitude, it did not take long for depression to sink in. Shortly after her mother’s death, Aaron’s father […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is pleased to announce that we have received a $10,000 grant from Bank of America.This grant will fund workforce development and educational programs at our Clubs. Education can be a barrier to overcome when entering the work force. In fact, about 6 million young people age 16-24 are
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Spending nearly more time at the Johnson Boys & Girls Club than at her own home during the week, eleven-year-old Club member Brylynn thrives in the Club atmosphere. Remembering feeling right at home when her mom signed her up for a Club membership on her sixth birthday, Brylynn now participates in an array of Club programming
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The playing field isn’t always even for the kids that we serve. They are not given the same opportunities as their more affluent peers. But our Club members are resilient. They work hard every day to create their own opportunities. We know the struggles and challenges they face and our job is to be there to support
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As the Citywide Youth of the Year winner, Maria exemplifies what it means to be a leader. As the oldest of four, she knows that her actions and choices have a direct influence on her siblings and she strives to set a positive example for them each day. “I realize now, more than ever, how much my
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