“I moved from Brooklyn to Greenwich at the end of fourth grade, and that same week, my mother signed me up to attend the Boys & Girls Club. Since that first day, BGCG has shaped my life and helped make me the person I have become. The various programs I attended combined with the mentors I’ve had have shaped me and given me valuable skills. Most of all, the Club has helped me discover my passion of helping others.” – Omar Badr Continue Reading →
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Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Celebrates 55th Annual Awards Night
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On Thursday night the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich held their Awards Night, a celebration of success for members and volunteers that recognizes their outstanding development, contributions to the Club, community service, leadership and sportsmanship. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Armani McCollum, Avery Imp, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Claire Moskowitz, Cristina Vittoria, Daniela Hernandez, Denise Kaufman
BGCG Teen Receives $5,000 “Planet Fitness Judgement Free Generation” Scholarship
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Saskia, a senior at Greenwich High School, joined Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich after she moved to Greenwich from England when she was nine years-old, and now works as a part-time staff member and camp counselor. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Saskia Phillips
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Invites You to Tasty Tuesdays
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Members of the Greenwich community are asked to support one of the local restaurants, who then in turn will make a donation to the Club. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Tasty Tuesdays
Greenwich Boys & Girls Club Closes until Jan 3, 2022
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“We rely heavily on high school students who are employed as after-school staff…” – Boys and Girls Club CEO Cristina Vittoria Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Cristina Vittoria, Greenwich Schools
Personifying the Spirit of Giving: Courtnay Arpano of Courtnay’s Kitchen
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Courtnay’s Kitchen donated and prepared 24 ten-pound roasted turkey breasts, traditional stuffing, buttered green beans, mashed potatoes, and in-house made cranberry compote for the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Thanksgiving feast. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Volunteering, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Courtnay Arpano, Fred Camillo, Sue Moretti Bodson
PHOTOS: Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Thanksgiving Feast for 300 is One Big Family
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Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Board of Directors, Alumni, and Greenwich First Responders love participating in this holiday to serve Club members. Some servers, such as Club alumni Police Chief Jim Heavey and First Selectman Fred Camillo, have made it a tradition to serve the children as they were served as members. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Bill Gallagher, Bobby Walker, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Brooke Lombardo, Camryn Ferrara, Chris Winters, Christopher Wallace
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Member Gabriela Aliaga Wins National Art Award
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A sixth grade member of Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich who attends Western Middle School, Gabriela Aliaga was recently named a winner of the 2021 Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Youth Talent Search. The search was to find a variety of youth artists and performers to showcase their talents for Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Virtual National Conference, which takes place May 4 and 5, 2021. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Gabriela Aliaga
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Names Damarys Aceituno 2021 Youth of the Year
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In addition to naming the Youth of the Year winner, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich also honored Lisa Stuart as its 2021 Champion of Youth. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Champion of Youth, Damarys Aceituno, Icy and Scott Frantz, Lauren Herrera
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Tasty Tuesdays Continues March 23 with Firehouse Deli and FGK
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Eat some good. Do some good. Support local restaurants and in turn, they will make a donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. Continue Reading →