2024 Youth of the Year Represents at MA Competition

Boston, MA — Congratulations to BGCD’s 2024 Youth of the Year Joel T. (left) who represented our Club in the 2024 Massachusetts Youth of the Year competition held at Gillette Stadium. Joel was one of 34 participating candidates. Joel was joined at the competition by Deshawn V. (right), BGCD’s 2023 Youth of the Year, and the […]
Team BGCD Crosses the 2024 Boston Marathon Finish Line

Boston, MA — On April 15th, BGCD had a team of eighteen runners who participated in the 128th Boston Marathon! Each of our runners crossed the finish line with pride as they accomplished this incredible undertaking. It was a day filled with great camaraderie as family and friends and all the spectators on the course […]
2024 Youth of the Year Finalists Ceremony

Dorchester, MA — On March 28th, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester recognized 13 Youth as finalists in our Youth of the Year competition. Finalists and their families were invited for a special dinner ceremony to celebrate and receive their recognitions. All 13 Finalists were introduced by program staff who offered a short speech of […]
BGCD Alumni for Governor Youth Council

Boston, MA — Congratulations to two recent BGCD Alumni and current staff members who were named to the newly installed Governor’s Youth Advisory Council! Hadiatou B. and John F. were sworn in this week at a State House ceremony with Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. Hadi and John will help shape funding […]
Marr-lins Become Division 2 Champions

Dorchester, MA — Congratulations to the members of BGCD’s Marr-lins Swim Team on capturing the Division 2 Championship at the recent Sectional Championship Meet! The 2-day meet, which was held in Worcester, brings together all the teams from the Program Council league to close out the season. In addition to several upcoming Invitational Meets, 21 […]
Project BIND Hosts Cupid’s Disco Dance

DORCHESTER, MA — BGCD hosted our first annual Cupid’s Disco Dance for the participants in our Project BIND programs last week! It was a fun-filled night full of games, food, dancing, and more! Cupid’s Disco was a smashing success thanks to the generous support of Brendan & Luisa McDonough, the Martin Richard Foundation, the Boston Police Department’s Bureau of Community […]
College Hype Sells Sweatshirts to Support The Fieldhouse+

DORCHESTER, MA — Our friends at College Hype are selling Boston Gas Tank apparel! A portion of the proceeds from sale of this line go directly to supporting the new state-of-the-art 75,000 sq ft. facility, The Fieldhouse+, imagined by Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester and The Martin Richard Foundation. This collection is perfect for […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Serving Youth & Families

50 years. 4,000+ youth. 3 Clubhouses. 200+ programs. 1 community. 2024 is Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s 50th Anniversary! Over the years we have served thousands of youth and families, made countless memories, fostered lasting relationships and provided great futures for so many of our members. We can’t wait to celebrate with our community […]
Keystone Club Cupcakes for Caring MLK Day

BOSTON, MA — On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 16 Teen members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s Keystone Club took part in an annual service project called “Cupcakes for Caring” to deliver cupcakes to local First Responder locations! This is the 8th year for the annual event, which takes place every MLK Day […]
Dell EMC Annual Gingerbread House Event

DORCHESTER, MA — Right before the Holidays, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester partnered with our friends at Dell EMC to host our Annual Gingerbread House making event for over 75 of our members! It was a night full of holiday fun and laughter for all who participated. Over 30 Dell EMC volunteers helped our […]