boys & girls club
3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner brings exciting keynote speaker Bill Barkeley
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFIT
“Our children are the foundation upon which the legacy of Grand Rapids is to be built on,” said this year’s 3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner keynote speaker, Bill Barkeley. “They will take us on journey we cannot possibly...
ALDI opens new store and gives back to Grand Rapids
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 09-06-2011 under NONPROFIT
Beginning Tuesday, September 13, 2011, ALDI will offer grocery shoppers a smarter alternative as the select assortment discount grocer opens a new location in Grand Rapids at 3101 Knapp Street NE. Known for its premium ALDI select brands, ALDI...
100 Holes Challenge returns for its second summer
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 07-21-2011 under NONPROFIT
Although the longest day of the year happened in June, the golfers participating in this year’s 100 Holes Challenge say that it happened on Monday, July 18th at Sunnybrook Country Club. Or at least it was the longest day of golf!...
"Unplugged Wednesdays" connects Club members without a power cord
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 07-20-2011 under NONPROFIT
This May, the Steil Boys & Girls Club decided to power down, literally. Staff members launched “Unplugged Wednesdays” after noticing one day that youth were flocking to play video games and use the computers instead of enjoying the...
Amway brings Miss America 2011 to Boys & Girls Clubs
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 04-09-2011 under NONPROFIT
While many people and businesses are feeling the effects of various budget cuts and financial setbacks, community-focused companies such as Amway continue to make a difference where it truly matters. On March 17th, Amway brought Miss...
Cesar Vargas wins Grand Rapids Youth of the Year title
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 03-29-2011 under NONPROFIT
Club members from the Steil and Seidman Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids recently submitted applications for this year’s Youth of the Year scholarship competition. After reviewing applications and holding interviews, this March, Cesar Vargas...
An Interview with Photographer Holly DeGarmo : Giving Back
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 02-09-2011 under NONPROFIT
To check out the photographs from Holly DeGarmo’s photoshoot, please visit www.hollydegarmo.com/bgc/. Giving back to the community is an important part of any profession. Photographer Holly DeGarmo (www.hollydegarmo.com) understands the...
Grand Rapids Police Department and Jaycees help make the holidays a bit brighter for BGC Club Members
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 01-06-2011 under NONPROFIT
The holidays are a special time that bring families together and put smiles on the faces of those awaiting their presents. This year, two events made the holidays a bit brighter for some of Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (...
Huggable holiday heroes from Younker's benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 11-19-2010 under NONPROFIT
This holiday season, Younker’s introduces two highly likable heroes that are sure to win hearts. With help from the community, the twosome will help save the day for a local Boys & Girls Club member! Younker’s is part of The Bon-Ton Stores Inc....
JCPenney awards $7,500 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 11-13-2010 under NONPROFIT
During the 2010-2011 school year, more Grand Rapids students will be participating in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth afterschool program thanks in part to an access grant made possible by JCPenney Afterschool. The...- 1 of 4
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