For the Kids Logo with a black and white photo of children holding hands. April 22, 2022 | 6PM | The Depot Minneapolis

At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities (BGCTC), we prioritize holistic health through our Health & Wellness strategy, which supports fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being. This includes trauma-informed training for staff, programs that teach positive conflict resolution, and safe spaces where youth can express themselves and build resilience.

Now more than ever, your support for Growing Strong is vital.

Young people today are facing increasing levels of stress, social pressure, and mental-health challenges. Many rely on the Club as a place where they feel truly safe, supported, and heard. Growing Strong ensures youth have consistent access to caring adults, wellness programs, mental-health resources, and the tools they need to build healthy habits for life. Your generosity directly strengthens their emotional well-being and helps them grow into capable, confident young people ready to meet the future. 

We invite you to join us in strengthening the health and wellness of youth—now and in the future—by contributing to GROWING STRONG running now through March 31, 2026. A recurring monthly donation, no matter the amount, is one of the best ways to make a meaningful impact all year round.

Your gift TODAY will help young people thrive.

$50: Journals for one Club site

$100: Mindfulness & Stress Relief Tools (fidgets, sensory items, etc.)

$500: Trauma Informed toolkits for Staff

$1,000: Group therapy sessions

How Weekly Therapy is Helping Youth Thrive

How Weekly Therapy is Helping Youth Thrive

Across Clubs, therapeutic support is available to help members feel supported and cared for, strengthening their confidence and sense of belonging. At Jerry Gamble, Dr. Rashida meets with boys and girls to offer a safe space to talk, build confidence, and better...

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Teens Take the Lead in Mental Wellness

Teens Take the Lead in Mental Wellness

At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, we know that mental wellness is more important than ever. That’s why teens at East Side Club created MindFit, a youth-led program designed to provide a safe, supportive space where Club members can explore stress-relief...

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Cooking + Connection

Cooking + Connection

Cooking isn’t just about making delicious meals -- it’s about teamwork, learning, and coming together. This winter, volunteers from Pillsbury United Communities have been bringing the joy of cooking to two BGCTC locations—Olson Middle School Club and Camden High...

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Our Health & Wellness strategy develops young people’s capacity to live healthfully by educating youth about fitness, nutrition, and smart decision. Health & Wellness program activities focus on instilling positive conflict resolution techniques, engaging in positive behaviors, setting personal goals, and building resistance skills that nurture and strengthen youth at all ages of development.