Kid Stories

Sierra has faced numerous challenges in her life. She came to the Club as an extremely shy 8-year-old. “I couldn’t even talk with people,” she recalls. In addition to this, growing up in a low-income family means that some days, it’s tough for her family to pay for basic needs like electricity. Add to this […]

Thirteen-year-old Ray is a regular at his Boys & Girls Club. Every day, he greets his friends when he walks in the door and makes his rounds doing activities, usually starting in the gym. “On my first day at the Club, the people here showed me around,” Ray said. “They told me I’d never be

Ever wondered about the programs offered at a Boys & Girls Club? In the video below, Club member Michelle, age 16, talks about the enriching opportunities found at her Club and why it’s a second home for hundreds of kids like her.

The Boys & Girls Club helped Hadamarys discover her love of science and helping kids. Now, she’s off to college and ready to combine her passions and pursue a career as a pediatrician. Watch the video below to learn how the Boys & Girls Club helped her find the right path.

Rachael likes to tell the story of when she was so small she fit in the palm of her father’s hand. Born premature, Rachael faced some physical challenges early on. But you’d never know that now. Rachael discovered her passion for dance in middle school. When she was offered a chance to teach dance to