How Do We Make Child Care and Afterschool Programs Work for Families?
Five Ideas for Building a Stronger System of Care Five ideas from a conversation between childcare policy expert Elliot Haspel and Erin Porteous, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, about care, community and what makes support work for children and families. Children and families need care that is reliable, affordable, accessible and...Continue reading→
National Park Ranger Credits Boys & Girls Club for Success
Kevin credits the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club with saving his life. A member from 2004 to 2008, the...Continue reading→
Eveleen’s Artwork Shown Across Denver
ViewHouse features Club member art on billboards Twelve-year-old Eveleen doesn’t like to be the center of attention, but in December,...Continue reading→
Writing the Unwritten Letters
By Erin Porteous, CEO In a month that’s filled to the brim with candy, cards and flowers, there is an...Continue reading→
Dedicated Mental Health Space Opens at Owen Boys & Girls Club
Through a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s, the Owen Boys & Girls Club transformed an underutilized space into a new mental...Continue reading→
Creating Opportunity for Choice
By Erin Porteous, CEO As I reflect on the fact that we are already three weeks into the new year, I’ve been...Continue reading→
Writing a New Act: Schuylar Steps Out of Her Comfort Zone
Last month, 13-year-old Schuylar helped her Boys & Girls Club write and produce an original play. “The Club taught me...Continue reading→
“We Care” Brings Holiday Cheer to Club Kids
On Dec. 5, more than 300 Club members from all 20 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver locations participated...Continue reading→
The Magic of Moments
By Erin Porteous, CEO It’s the month of December and undoubtedly one of the busiest times of the year for...Continue reading→
Boys & Girls Club Kids Share What They’re Thankful For
Happy Thanksgiving from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver! On this special day, our Club members wanted to share...Continue reading→
The Unexpected Link Between Giving and Gratitude
By Erin Porteous, CEO I’d like to interrupt your regular holiday programming with something a little different today. With something unexpected and...Continue reading→
