Members of the Urban Farming Program Visit Hornstra Farms
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_text] NORWELL, MA — Members from our Urban Farming Program visited Hornstra Farms in Norwell, MA. Members received a tour of the dairy farm, were able to see many animals including cows and goats, and received fresh, home-made ice cream to cap off a fun day at the farm. The Urban Farming Program gives […]
Planet Fitness Builds “Judgment Free” Fitness Center
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] [/bt_text][bt_hr top_spaced=”topSemiSpaced” bottom_spaced=”not-spaced” transparent_border=”noBorder” el_class=”” el_style=””][/bt_hr][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — On May 29th, a brand new fitness center at BGCD was unveiled to Club staff, youth, Planet Fitness representatives and local dignitaries. The unveiling is part of the company’s national philanthropic initiative, “The Judgment Free Generation,” which aims to spread kindness and end bullying faced […]
BGCD Teen Members Participate in MR8 Spring Service Day
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_text] BOSTON, MA – On Sunday May 19, members of the Keystone Club joined Teen Director, Deron Hines, to volunteer at the MR8 annual Spring Service Day event. The event was hosted at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute and included on-site and off-site service opportunities for individuals and families. The theme for this year’s […]
BGCD’S Youth of the Year 2019
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA – Each year, one exceptional Club member is selected to be the Youth of the Year, serving as an ambassador for Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester youth as well as a voice for our community. We would like to congratulate these outstanding teen members who have been selected as our […]
2019 New England Women’s Leadership Awards
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/3″][bt_text] BOSTON, MA — On May 9th BGCD celebrated the 26th Annual New England Women’s Leadership Awards . This year the Club honored Kenell Broomstein, Business Agent at the IBEW Local 103, Yvonne Garcia, Chief of Staff to the CEO of State Street and Noelle Lambert, founder of The Born To Run Foundation. Each […]
BGCD Teens Take Part in KDaly “Who Am I” Project
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — Six BGCD High School members took part in an 8-week personal development course with Kristen Daly, Principal at KDaly Communications. The “Who Am I” project provided an opportunity for these members to craft a personal message while working on their public speaking skills. To conclude the program, each member delivered […]
BGCD Teens Participate in BPD Boot Camp
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA – Over April vacation, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester offered an afternoon and evening program for our teen members to take part in. Members engaged in many fun activities such as movies, Laser Quest, bowling, and rock climbing. Most excitingly, they were able to participate in a Boot Camp […]
BGCD Members Attend Girls Govern Workshop
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] BOSTON, MA — Girls who govern become women who lead! Discover how we continue to inspire young girls to envision great futures at our 2019 New England Women’s Leadership Awards on May 9th. Visit bgcdorchester.org/newla-2019/ to buy tickets or learn more. #WeAreDorchester #NEWLA2019 [/bt_text][bt_hr top_spaced=”topSemiSpaced” bottom_spaced=”not-spaced” transparent_border=”noBorder” el_class=”” el_style=””][/bt_hr][bt_text] Girls Govern from Boys & Girls […]
BGCD Hosts Winter Arts Bash
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — BGCD’s arts programs came together this week to host the quarterly Arts Bash event focusing on winter classes. There were displays hung from the winter fine arts classes, a photography exhibit, music performances and a recital by the Club’s hip-hop dance teams. Our members were so excited for the chance […]
Meet Shannon
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_hr top_spaced=”topSmallSpaced” bottom_spaced=”not-spaced” transparent_border=”noBorder” el_class=”” el_style=””][/bt_hr][/bt_column][/bt_row][bt_row][bt_column width=”2/3″][bt_text] BOSTON, MA — Dorchester native, Shannon Zarnoch was just six years old when she first started coming to Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester. Her favorite programs were art and athletics, participating in activities such as floor hockey and travel basketball. Growing up at the Club, Shannon always […]
