“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 members. He got to know the […]
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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 builds character” – the part of you that determines how you respond to adversity,
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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 from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver has been named the 2018-2019 National Youth
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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 & Girls Clubs. Davonte has been a Boys
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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 to make a positive impact in her community. Dulce
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