News & Updates
Buffalo Wild Wings spreads their wings to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver has built strong community partnerships with several local Buffalo Wild Wings locations over the past five years. The local general managers truly care about our mission and the work we are doing for the 10,000 youth we serve...
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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 age 6, he didn’t interact much with anyone. He spent his days quietly drawing in the art room. But over time, Nathan started to open up to other Club...
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Getting Creative in the Studio
Two months ago, a state-of-the-art recording studio opened within the Cope Boys & Girls Club. The studio was designed and funded by Notes for Notes, a nonprofit organization that builds, equips and staffs after-school recording studios inside Boys & Girls...
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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 fun, “Who’s your favorite character on [whatever show you’re currently bingeing]?” kind. It’s the grittier, more complicated variety, as in “It...
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Fall 2018 Corporate Partners Spotlight
September was a busy month for our outstanding corporate partners who hosted events to help raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs! We are so grateful for these amazing partnerships and honored to highlight all their hard work and efforts to support our Clubs and...
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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 & Girls Clubs of America Selected among six outstanding finalists from Boys & Girls Clubs across the country, Malachi Haynes...
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Different Club, Same Bright Future
Three years ago, Davonte’s family abruptly moved across town and it forced many changes in his life. He had to start over at a new school and make new friends in a different community. Fortunately, one aspect of his life remains constant – the support of Boys &...
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Focusing on Social and Emotional Learning
Many kids in our community have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. That trauma can make it difficult to succeed in school and, unfortunately, it can impact them throughout their entire life. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver has always focused on...
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Artists – Gensler
We are thrilled to honor Gensler as our September Corporate Partner of the Month! Throughout the summer, Gensler and their corporate partners have been working tirelessly to plan an amazing opportunity for our kids; and they decided that our Cope Club’s Art Room was...
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Liberty Global volunteers help refresh Cole Boys & Girls Club
On Saturday, September 8, more than 100 volunteers from Liberty Global renovated and refreshed the Cole Boys & Girls Club in Northeast Denver. The Club operates on a shared campus with Cole Arts & Science Academy and DSST: Cole Middle School, which also...
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Club member heads to college, ready to keep changing the world
After 11 years at the Boys & Girls Club, 18-year-old Dulce starts her first year of college this week with plans to become a child psychologist and help future generations succeed. That may sound ambitious, but Dulce has already proven that she has what it takes...
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Gates Camp offers more than adventure
Throughout this past summer, more than 500 Club members headed to Gates Camp for an unforgettable week-long adventure in the great outdoors. Each week, 70 kids, ages 8 through 13, experienced rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, archery and more at our residential camp...
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