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→
The Mirage of Work-Life Balance
By Erin Porteous, CEO Three little words. Three little words that obsess and elude so many of us: Work. Life....Continue reading→
Club Member Nichole Has An Album In Her Future
Eighteen-year-old Nichole has faced many challenges. A few years ago, her father was incarcerated. Her family was devastated and Nichole...Continue reading→
The Present of Presence
by Erin Porteous, CEO I recently updated the software on my phone and noticed a new feature. My phone now...Continue reading→
Kendra’s Story
After a move across the country four years ago, Kendra joined her local Boys & Girls Club. It was a...Continue reading→
Calvin’s Story
When he was in third grade, Calvin’s life as he knew it changed dramatically. He moved from Indonesia to Denver...Continue reading→
Jasline’s Story
On any given day, Jasline can be found in her Boys & Girls Club’s Learning Center with her head buried...Continue reading→
Thankful for the Boys & Girls Club
“If it wasn’t for the Boys & Girls Club, I wouldn’t be who I am today,” said 16-year-old Courtney. “Throughout...Continue reading→
Finding His Voice at the Boys & Girls Club
“I was very shy and not very outgoing,” 15-year-old Nathan recalled. When he joined the Boys & Girls Club at...Continue reading→
Kids and Character: Why It Matters
by Erin Porteous, CEO Character. In recent weeks, character has become the topic of national conversation, and it’s not the...Continue reading→
Denver teen named ‘National Youth of the Year’ by Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Malachi Haynes from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver receives $100K scholarship, will serve as national spokesperson for Boys...Continue reading→
