BGCD Keystone Teens Take Transformative Service Trip to Dominican Republic with RBTV
https://youtube.com/shorts/llAVzTLZtCc?si=FyeS1KoCDSJ9NgDl This School Vacation Week, 14 incredible teens from BGCD’s Keystone Club embarked on the journey of a lifetime! In a powerful partnership with the Ron Burton Training Village, our members traveled to the Dominican Republic for a high-impact service trip that swapped relaxation for hard work and heart. Working side-by-side with their chaperones in […]
BGCD Hits the Field with New Balance & NE Patriots for Championship Kickoff Event
The energy was electric as a lucky group of BGCD members headed to “The Track” at New Balance for an unforgettable kickoff event! Celebrating a dynamic new partnership, our members hit the turf alongside icons of the New England Patriots for a day of drills, skills contests, and scrimmages. The excitement continued as our youth […]
BGCD Hosts Youth of the Year Banquet & Announcing Our 2026 Winner
https://youtube.com/shorts/gvNkmIZE2XA?si=XlpSUJJ2ydDuyTe4 BGCD had the honor of recognizing and celebrating 13 incredible Youth of the Year Finalists at a special dinner with family, friends, and staff who all gathered to share in the excitement. Each of the 13 finalists were introduced by program staff, who highlighted the remarkable contributions and lasting impact they’ve made on our […]
BGCD Steps Up to the Plate with Yawkey Foundation & Good Sports for a $19k Equipment Donation
BGCD was excited to partner with our friends at the Yawkey Foundation and Good Sports for an exciting school vacation week event! Through the resources of the Yawkey Foundation and Good Sports, BGCD was the recipient of over $19K in new Baseball equipment to be utilized for instructional programming! To mark the event, 40+ members […]
BGCD Shares the Love This Valentine’s Day Thanks to Friends Like You
https://youtu.be/fsR8Ru3XMHM?si=yZ12EhY2xz2Aozcd Love was truly in the air at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester this Valentine’s Day! Our Early Education classes celebrated with friends, exchanged Valentine’s cards, and spread kindness all around. We loved seeing their festive outfits and even sweeter smiles. Our teen members also created Valentine’s Day Gift bags for Senior Citizens residing […]
BGCD Family Engagement Celebrates Lunar New Year with Macy’s
BGCD’s Family Engagement Program partnered with Macy’s to welcome over 100 parents and children for a Lunar New Year celebration filled with culture, creativity, and community! Families enjoyed calligraphy decorations, face painting, traditional dance, and an energetic lion dance performance that brought so much excitement to the space. Thank you to the Culture Empowerment Organization […]
BGCD Challenger Basketball Brings Inclusive Play to the Court
BGCD’s Challenger Basketball program is in full swing this winter, with participants enjoying weekly drills and games every Sunday! The program runs through the end of February and provides an inclusive, supportive environment where youth of all abilities can build skills, confidence and friendships. Each session emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun, creating meaningful experiences both […]
BGCD Keystone Club Honors MLK Day with Annual Cupcakes for Caring Event
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, teen members of BGCD’s Keystone Club took part in a unique annual service day called “Cupcakes for Caring” to deliver cupcakes to local First Responders in our area. This marks the 10th year for this annual event and provides an opportunity for Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester to […]
BGCD Members Treated to Holiday Shopping by NE Patriots Player K’Lavon Chaisson
Prior to the Holiday break, 44 lucky BGCD members from our Walter Denney Clubhouse enjoyed a shopping spree at Target hosted by Patriots player K’Lavon Chaisson, organized by Athlete Relations and the Patriots Foundation! Thanks to K’Lavon, each member was gifted a $200 gift certificate to shop for the Holidays. Many thanks for your generosity […]
BGCD Celebrates the Season with Annual Festive Member Holiday Party
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester celebrated the Holidays with a very special party for our members! Everyone enjoyed a festive day that began with a delicious hot breakfast. The festivities continued with more fun playing carnival-style games in the gym. The party finished with a group of elves (BGCD staff) surprising our members with a fabulous array […]
