Kid Stories

  For eleven year-old Club member Brylynn, the Boys & Girls Club is a family affair. All four of Brylynn’s siblings joined the Boys & Girls Club when they became eligible for a membership at age six. Brylynn was no different. In fact, she recalls her sixth birthday as the day she was finally able […]

Every day, twelve year-old Club member Kari turns to her Club for the stability and consistency that she needs to make her future brighter. Kari started coming to the Boys & Girls Club in her neighborhood three years ago thanks to a recommendation from a family friend. During that time, she has taken advantage of

  In the year that eight-year-old Zhayne has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club, he has had a place to participate in enriching activities while also having fun. The Club allows Zhayne to remain supervised after school and exposes him to new friendships, unique opportunities and exciting activities like gardening and printmaking.

When 14 year-old Club member Zuri steps onto the basketball court, he can usually hear one voice above all others in the crowd yelling, “GO Zu Zu! GO!” Wearing a jersey with his name on the back, Zuri’s mom is his number one fan and rarely misses a game. This is how it has been

This summer, the Vickers Boys & Girls Club has been so much more than a safe, engaging place for seven-year-old Amari to spend her day. The Club has also provided a support system for her mother while she is completing her master’s degree. Without the Club and the affordable $2 membership fee, it would be