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→
Jonathan’s Story
A sophomore in high school, Jonathan faces difficult choices every day. Many of his peers have been pulled into gangs...Continue reading→
Eddy’s Story
For Eddy, the Club is family – both literally and figuratively. Making ends meet for his family is a daily...Continue reading→
Sierra’s Story
Sierra has faced numerous challenges in her life. She came to the Club as an extremely shy 8-year-old. “I couldn’t...Continue reading→
Corporate Partner of the Month | DISH Network
DISH Cares About the Community November is definitely a month to be grateful, and this month we would like to...Continue reading→
Turning Anger Into Success
Thirteen-year-old Ray is a regular at his Boys & Girls Club. Every day, he greets his friends when he walks...Continue reading→
Cultivating Courage: How We Teach Kids to Be Fearless
By Erin Porteous, CEO At a young age, I grew a deep fondness for the natural landscape in Colorado; the...Continue reading→
Corporate Partner of the Month: BluSky Restoration
On Sept. 20, BluSky Restoration hosted their annual Clays for Kids Tournament to raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs...Continue reading→
What Makes a Boys & Girls Club Special
Ever wondered about the programs offered at a Boys & Girls Club? In the video below, Club member Michelle, age...Continue reading→
A Local Solution to the High Co$t of Child Care
By Erin Porteous, CEO Becoming a parent in the last year has brought countless changes to my life. The daily...Continue reading→
Girls as the Future of Tech
The Opportunity Job Growth By 2027, the number of STEM jobs is projected to grow 13 percent, compared to 9...Continue reading→
