Blog
Give in Gratitude: Kye
Kye* has been a member of the Clubs since 2018 and regularly attends our East Side Club's teens-only evening program along with his girlfriend, Alyssa*. Over the summer, Kye worked as a Teen Intern, helping Club staff distribute food and offer support in the...
Give in Gratitude: The Williams Family
The Williams* family is just one example of how BGCTC is making a lasting impact on the youth and families we serve. Tyler, Zain, and Nick*, in Kindergarten, 4th grade, and 5th grade, face the daily challenge of inconsistent home placements and separation from their...
Success Ahead: Christopher
Fifth grader Christopher* has attended the Clubs since 2016. As a regular participant in his Club's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) activities over the years, he has developed his social skills, emotional maturity, and a strong sense of self-motivation. ...
Success Ahead: Kayla
Kayla* is going into the third grade this fall and has been a Boys & Girls Club member for the past two years. Her favorite programs to participate in are STEM Mentoring, the annual BGCTC Spelling Bee, and dance fitness. While awaiting the Boys & Girls Clubs’...
Success Ahead: Kaleb
Kaleb* is a third-grade Club member. He has participated in our Literacy Program reading groups for the past year and has demonstrated great improvements in his independent reading skills. Kaleb leveled up from High Risk to Low Risk this summer, attending 88% of...
Success Ahead: Natalie
Natalie,* a second-grade Club member, is just one example of how BGCTC’s small-group programming has engaged youth in high-quality learning this summer and positively impacted families across the Twin Cities. Natalie had struggled with focus and motivation in the...
Finding Support in Sharing
When kids arrive at Minneapolis’ Southside Village Club, one of their first activities is to sit down as a group for daily circle time. Circle time is part of BGCTC’s efforts to increase social and emotional learning in all youth and teens we serve. Each day, youth...
A Pioneer for Growth
Joshuah, a high school senior, is the first Club youth from the Little Earth community to be nominated for our Twin Cities Youth of the Year award. He has worked hard his entire life to make healthy decisions for himself and his community. Growing up in a struggling...
Nourishing Bodies and Friendships
The Mt. Airy Club is fortunate to receive donations from Kowalski’s each week so that Club families can bring home fresh, healthy groceries. The fruits, vegetables, and non-perishables donated by Kowalski’s have positively impacted hundreds of kids and families...
Mind, Body, Community
Ke’la, BGCTC’s recently-named Youth of the Year, has a passion for creating a culture of mental health awareness and empowerment among her peers at Patrick Henry High School. Ke’la completed a mental health research project through the MN Department of Education’s...