BGCD Takes Part in Annual MWYF Holiday Party
On December 8th, over 40 BGCD members were very fortunate to be invited to take part in the Annual Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Holiday Party at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon. In total, 250 youth from 15 local Boys & Girls Clubs were invited to join us in attending this special holiday event. The party included […]
BGCD & TD Bank Host Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
On Tuesday November 26th, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester was joined by our partners at TD Bank to host our Annual Family Turkey Dinner! Members of the Club and their guests enjoyed a delicious Turkey dinner prepared with all the fixings. Volunteers from TD Bank came back to join us for a second year […]
Challenger Soccer Concludes for the Season with Awards
The Club’s 7-week Challenger Soccer program concluded a successful season in early November. Members spent the season learning skills drills, playing competitive games and at the final session were presented with special awards. We would like to thank all our volunteer Buddies and the Boston Police Department’s Bureau of Community Engagement for their assistance each […]
Celebrating Halloween with Trick-or-Treating & Haunted House
On Halloween night, members of BGCD attended a frighteningly amazing Halloween party at our Walter Denney Youth Center site located in Harbor Point! Throughout the night, members were able to play games, dance to their favorite spooky songs and enjoy a delicious meal. Those who were brave enough took a tour in the haunted house […]
33rd Annual Marr Catholic Schools Scholarship Event
On October 1st, BGCD hosted the Annual Marr Catholic Schools Scholarship event at our Marr Clubhouse. Working alongside the Archdiocese of Boston and the Catholic Community Fund Office, 49 Scholars from the 2024- 2025 class were recognized, totaling over $50,000 in Scholarship aid. The program was established in 1992 by a gift from the estate […]
34th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids
On Saturday, September 21st, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester participated in the 34th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids in Foxborough, MA. This year we had a team of 31 combined participants who did the 25 or 50 mile route as well as others who participated in the “Choose Your Own Adventure” virtual Ride. Our team was […]
Elevate Youth Outdoor Adventure Week
Boston, MA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester was excited to partner with our friends at Elevate Youth for a week of special outdoor trips for our members! A group of members took part in several exciting experiences such as Sailing, Kayaking, Farming, Fishing and an Overnight Camping Trip. Thanks to our friends at Elevate Youth […]
Summer Programs & Food
Summer Programs Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s summer programming is off and running! The Summer Fun Program runs from July 8 – August 9, from 9:30AM-4:30PM weekdays. (The program is currently full and is not accepting any more registrants, but there is a waitlist.) Our teens also take part in our TRU (Teens Rising […]
1st Annual Clooney Classic in Honor of Michael “Budzo” Clooney
Dorchester, MA — In partnership with the Clooney & Ryan families, BGCD helped to host the 1st Annual Clooney Classic Bowling Tournament in memory of Michael “Budzo” Clooney. Michael was a regular participant and part of the staff team for many years at BGCD. Thanks to all the family and friends who took part in the event […]
BGCD Celebrates 50th Anniversary on July 4th
https://vimeo.com/981322614 Happy 50th Anniversary to BGCD! On July 4, 1974, we opened our doors on Deer Street as The Colonel Daniel Marr Boys & Girls Club. With the vision and support of Robert Marr, Dan Marr Jr and the Marr Family, they rallied partners and friends to build our first Clubhouse. Over the years, we have expanded […]
