Thomas’ Story
Third grader Thomas* attends the Little Earth Club in South Minneapolis. When Thomas first started attending the Club the summer after 1st grade, he didn’t know the alphabet and letter sounds after spending that year learning remotely due to the pandemic. After...Give in Gratitude: Kelly
Kelly is a fourth grade student at Centennial who is grateful for our literacy program! Kelly’s mom told Club staff that her daughter’s conferences are getting harder every time. Each year, her daughter continues to fall further behind in reading. Her teachers...Give in Gratitude: Caden
Caden is a fourth grader who has been attending the Club since Kindergarten, but hadn’t shown much interest in sports right up until the start of baseball season this past Summer. At first, Caden spent time with the other youth who had never played baseball before,...Give in Gratitude: The Davis Family
The Davis* family of four siblings, all between grades four and seven, have been attending Club programs for the past five years; they are just one example of how BGCTC continues to make a positive impact for youth families. John Bryant, Club Program Director, says...Give in Gratitude: Chelsea
Eighth-grader Chelsea* has been a member of the Jerry Gamble Club since 2016. Since joining the Club, Chelsea has been able to make lots of new friends, socialize, and develop more confidence. One of her favorite parts of attending the Club is the opportunity to go on...Page 2 of 3