A Change in Behavior

A Change in Behavior

Nine years ago, I met a young man named Javon. He seemed like a pretty cool young man that immediately gravitated to me when I first started. I had people come up to me and tell me to watch him because he had a quick temper. As time went on, I began working with Javon...
Passion to Serve

Passion to Serve

Seeing my teens take the initiative to do community service is a highlight of the Club experience. Seeing the passion and energy they put into serving their community is phenomenal. Seeing Joe get a full ride scholarship to DME and seeing the growth and change while...
Came Together

Came Together

The teens at my Club have become a unit. When I first started at the Club, I was afraid to work with the teens because older kids can be strong, but the teens really came together as a unit and became a family, they can count on each other. —Davion
Encouraged to Share

Encouraged to Share

Summer-long process of mentoring Jalynn a middle schooler on appropriate behaviors and coping mechanisms, helped her reach out and make friends. I was able to encourage her to share feelings and emotions, gave her time to express herself, and encouraged and coached...
Once a Club Kid

Once a Club Kid

When our kids are enjoying themselves so much, they don’t want to go home. My Jr. Staff was once a Club kid and now she is working for the Boys & Girls Clubs movement. Seeing her growth in the Club is a great moment. —Carolyn
Not a Bully

Not a Bully

Travis thought he was a bully, I told him he wasn’t and over some time he started to act better. —Malik