Kid Stories
Club kids are doing amazing and inspiring things across Metro Denver. Read their stories here and visit our News page for all news and updates from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver!
CEO Erin Porteous interviews Gi, Colorado Youth of the Year
Colorado Youth of the Year winner Gi is an inspiration to thousands of young people across the state. In a candid conversation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver’s CEO Erin Porteous talks with Gi about the Youth of the Year program, the Club’s positive impact and how younger generations are changing the world.
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Club Member Mia Leads All-Star Celebrations at our Owen Club
It’s not every day you get to stand alongside baseball’s greats… and be the true All-Star. But for 16-year-old Club member Mia, that day came on July 13. The nation’s eyes were on Denver for the Major League Baseball All-Star game, an annual event that returned with great fanfare after being cancelled last year due to
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The Path to Success
Today, 17-year-old Angel is a rising star. He volunteers on several committees, he’s a member of the National Honor Society and he has big plans to improve his community and create a healthier world. But his journey to success hasn’t always been easy. “I was bullied. I was pushed down and called names,” said Angel,
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Montbello Community Comes Together to March for Peace
On Saturday, June 12, more than 200 people gathered at the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club for a “March for Peace” to end violence and instill hope in the Montbello community. Fifteen-year-olds Naja’Ray and Nashara planned the event for months, inspired after conversations at the Club about racial and social justice with Denver Broncos
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