BGCD Celebrates Halloween with Trick-or-Treating & Haunted House
DORCHESTER, MA — Members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester attended a frighteningly amazing Halloween party at our Walter Denney Youth Center site located in Harbor Point. Throughout the night, our members were able to paint pumpkins, play carnival games, get their faces painted and dance to their favorite spooky songs. Those who were […]
BGCD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
DORCHESTER, MA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s Welcoming Wednesday at our Walter Denney Youth Center celebrated Hispanic Heritage Night with the neighborhood from Harbor Point. Members, families and friends shared a night full of music and dancing, enjoyed festive food and together created a beautiful floral and weave mural on our fence. To […]
Disney for Kids 2022
ORLANDO, FL — Now in its 30th year, 150 children and chaperones traveled to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for an unforgettable week as part of the annual Rodman Disney for Kids Program with BGCD. The program is funded by Rodman for Kids, and the many friends and partners who support their efforts. Rodman for Kids is […]
Camp Northbound 2022
BRIDGTON, ME — Our members finished off an amazing summer with a week at Camp Northbound in Bridgton, Maine! BGCD is thrilled to announce the success of our 15th year of Camp Northbound! For the first time in 3 years, members and staff rode up with pure excitement, eager to get back to camp. This year, many of our […]
BGCD Non-Contact Boxing Restarts with Volunteer Paul Doyle & BPD Engagement
BOSTON, MA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is so pleased to see the return of our full-time enrichment programming for members of all ages. One of the offerings, as a part of our healthy lifestyles initiative, is our non-contact boxing class on Tuesday evenings. A special thanks to long time volunteers and friends […]
BGCD Puts on Living Museum Event for Black History Month
DORCHESTER, MA — As part of BGCD’s February vacation and this month’s “Welcome Wednesday”, members of our Walter Denney Youth Center put on a special Living Library event to honor Black History Month. We had nine members chose a figure in history meaningful to them and represent with costumes and speeches. Some of those who […]
BGCD Celebrates Black History Month with Inspirational Memorials
DORCHESTER, MA — February is Black History Month which is an annual observance originating in the United States that celebrates African-American history. To kick off our celebration, our Front Desk staff created inspirational displays in all three of our Clubhouses. Each display honors past and present heroes that have paved the way for so many […]
BGCD Partners Centerline Development & EVO Boston Real Estate Raise Over $17,000 for Clubs
DORCHESTER, MA — Last week, Centerline Development and EVO Boston hosted a special “Brews For A Cause” event at Dorchester Brewing Company in support of BGCD. The evening had a wonderful turnout of friends, family, colleagues and supporters who helped make the event such a success which raised over $17,000 for BGCD. A special thank […]
BGCD Congratulates Members on Posse Foundation Scholarships
DORCHESTER, MA — BGCD would like to congratulate members Erica D. & Ajay G., both of whom have been selected for the prestigious Posse Scholarship! The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s partner colleges and universities. Both members went through a rigorous […]
Club Parent & Sweet Teez Bakery Owner Teresa Maynard Makes Donation in Honor of Bruce Seals
DORCHESTER, MA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester would like to thank Sweet Teez owner and BGCD parent, Teresa Maynard for her thoughtful and generous donation of $5,000 that she made to the Bruce Seals Memorial Fund. Teresa is quoted as saying that “Bruce helped to raise my kids and without the help and support […]
