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 […]
BGC 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 […]
BGCD Members Enjoy Annual Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Holiday Party
The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation hosted the Annual Holiday Party at Jordan’s Furniture in the Enchanted Village! Participants ice skated, played skee ball, watched a 4-D Movie, took part in face painting and tubing. In addition to BGCD, we invited 17 other Boys & Girls Clubs in the area to join us, totaling 250 youth […]
BGCD Celebrates Operation Warm with PFFM Foundation & Bruins Foundation Coat Drive
BGCD teamed with the Boston Bruins Foundation and the Professional Firefighters of MA Foundation for a special Operation Warm event that saw 200 Club members receive new jackets and hats! Members were greeted by local firefighters and walked through the process of choosing and sizing their new jacket and hat. Members also had the chance […]
BGCD Members Learn from Celtics Legend Cedric Maxwell at Cambridge Savings Clinic
Excitement filled the gym when our members from BGCD laced up for an unforgettable Skills & Drills Clinic sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank! Celtics Legend Cedric Maxwell hosted the clinic with support from 98.5 The Sports Hub! Members kicked off the day by receiving commemorative jerseys before diving into high-energy drills, fun competitions, and hands-on […]
BGCD Closes Out Challenger Soccer with Monster Mash Dash with Flutie Foundation
This past weekend the Challenger Sports Soccer season wrapped up with a special Monster Mash Dash edition! In partnership with The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, participants wore their Halloween costumes and participated in fun games and relay races. Many thanks to all who donated to support our athletes. As we close out another successful […]
BGCD’s Sweet End to Summer with Members Epic Trip to Hershey Park
As summer came to an end and before the new school year began, 85 excited members of BGCD got a well-deserved treat: a fun-filled field trip to Hershey Park in Pennsylvania! Thanks to the support of the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation members spent a 3 day trip enjoying roller coasters, water rides, and of course […]
BGCD Members Score Big with Experience of a Lifetime Thanks to Patriots Foundation & Gatorade
BGCD got the ultimate back to school send off with our friends at the New England Patriots Foundation and Gatorade for the 2nd annual “Get Fit for School” program! Close to 50 teen members were invited for a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy the VIP treatment with a front row seat to watch […]
BGCD Welcomes Back TRU Program for Another Teen Workforce Readiness Summer
BGCD is thrilled to welcome back the TRU (Teens Rising Up) program as part of our Summer Workforce Development initiative! This unique opportunity is designed specifically for our youngest participants ages 12-15, giving them a powerful head start on their personal and professional journeys. In collaboration with the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Employment […]
