Hometown Heroes Network

In spring 2027, The FieldHouse+ opens on Columbia Point — a brand new facility that doubles our square footage and capacity, with athletics, a wellness center, a teaching kitchen, a music clubhouse, a performing arts space, and dozens of other spaces intentionally designed for the community we serve. The Hometown Heroes Network ensures the people and programs in these spaces are capable of reaching their full potential.

Kids show up every day, so we do too — and steady, predictable support lets us plan for them with confidence. A recurring pledge, even a small one, is a gift we can count on. It also keeps your giving easy: set it once, and you’re supporting Dorchester’s Club Kids all year without thinking about it.

Everyday impact — the programs, staff, meals, mentoring, and safe space that Dorchester’s kids rely on. Your support helps keep our 3 Clubhouses and The FieldHouse+ running for every young person who needs us, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.

Donors get to choose the gift size that works for them: for some households this may be a $100 monthly commitment, for others $5. Every dollar goes further toward supporting our Club Kids.

Absolutely. Life changes, and your gift can too. You can increase, decrease, pause, or cancel your recurring pledge at any time — just reach out to Hailey Cummings at hcummings@bgcdorchester.org or 617-288-8221 and we’ll take care of it right away.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester (Tax ID 23-7076465) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You’ll receive an emailed confirmation each time your gift processes, plus an annual receipt summary for the prior year every January — perfect for tax time.

Yes! We love connecting personally with our DAF donors to fully and appropriately recognize this generosity. Send a note to Hailey Cummings at hcummings@bgcdorchester.org to let our team know your plans so we can enroll you.

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A real sense of belonging — you become part of a community of neighbors standing together for Dorchester’s Club Kids. Beyond that, being part of the Hometown Heroes Network means:

• A warm welcome when you join, and a handwritten thank-you from our team.
• Real stories from the kids, families, and staff your gift supports throughout the year via our bi-weekly emailed BGCD Bulletin.
• Updates on our shared progress toward building this network — you’ll see the movement you’re part of, growing.
• Recognition as one of the neighbors who make our Club possible — online and in print (and if you’d rather keep your support private, you can choose to give anonymously).
• Invitations to Club moments, including open houses and special celebrations throughout the year.

Members who want to go even deeper can join the Hometown Heroes Leadership Council, which offers additional benefits and a leadership role in growing the movement. Contact Hailey Cummings at hcummings@bgcdorchester.org or Brendan McDonald at bmcdonald@bgcdorchesrer.org to learn more and join.