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
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