CHANGEISSIMPLEMOBILEVISIT
TheChangeIsSimpleMobilevisitedthe MarlboroughClubhousesummerprogram!It wastrulyanamazingdayfilledwithfunand explorationthankstotheNationalGrid FoundationforintroducingtheClubs.
TheChangeisSimplecrew’smobilelearning centerwasahit,offeringinteractiveactivities likebuildingsolarpanels,windturbinesand creatingpaperoutofscratch.Kidswereonthe movewithengagingoutdoorgames,andthere wasevenachancetogethands-oninnature bydiggingupworms!Fromexploring renewableenergysourcestoappreciatingthe wondersofnature,ChangeisSimplemade sustainabilityfunandinteractive.
Thisisafunwaytofillthevoidofsummer learningloss.Thankyouonceagaintothe NationalGridFoundationandChangeIsSimple formakingthisincredibleexperiencepossible!
2024ALUMNIFRIENDS&FAMILY REUNION
OnSaturdayJune8th,theBGCMWAlumni PlanningCommitteeheldtheirAlumniFriends &FamilyReunioneventattheMarlborough Clubhouse.Whatanamazingeventfilledwith catchingup,greatfood,abouncyhouse,and funforall!ThankyoutoAlumniPlanning CommitteemembersBrentDeBraga,Steve Zepf,NickNarahara,DomJean-Pierre,Dan Sussman,RichDarrach,andErnieThebado.
Thispastsummer,BGCMWhosteda memorableAlumniFriendsandFamilyevent thatbroughttogethergenerationsof members,staff,andsupporters.Theevent wasaresoundingsuccess,filledwithfun, laughter,andastrongsenseofcommunity.
Theeventwaspackedwithexcitingactivities forallages Kidsenjoyedagiantbouncy house,whileadultsandteensengagedin friendlycompetitionwithindoorandoutdoor games,includingamassivedodgeball tournament.Totopitoff,everyoneenjoyed deliciousfoodandrefreshments.
Buttheeventwasmorethanjustafun-filled day.Itwasanopportunityforalumnito reconnectwitholdfriends,makenew connections,andgivebacktothe organizationthathadsuchapositiveimpact ontheirlives
Byattendingtheevent,alumnidemonstrated theircommitmenttosupportingthenext
generationofyouth.Theirgenerosityand enthusiasmwillhelpensurethatBGCMWcan continuetoprovidelife-changingprograms andservicestoyoungpeopleinthe community
We’regratefulforthesupportofouralumni andlookforwardtofutureeventsthat celebrateoursharedhistoryand commitmenttothefuture.
AssuredPartnersInsurancesponsoredthe event.TherewerealsodonationsfromLost ShoeBrewery&RoastingCompanyproviding coffee,TheDonutStandprovidingdonuts,the rafflebasketfromNeighborhoodGarden Solutions,andtheJean-PierreFamily Thank youALLfortheenormoussupport!
OLYMPIANJACKIEJOYNER-KERSEEINSPIRESYOUTH ATDOVESELF-ESTEEMPROJECTAWARDCEREMONY
OnOctober23,2024theBoys&GirlsClubsofMetroWesthosteda specialgraduationceremonyfor60Clubmemberswhocompleted theDoveSelfEsteemProject’sTruetoMeprogram.Theeventwas madepossiblebyapartnershipbetweenDove,Unilever,BJ’s WholesaleClub,andtheBoys&GirlsClubsofAmerica.
ThehighlightoftheceremonywasakeynotespeechbyOlympicgold medalistJackieJoyner-Kersee.Arenownedathleteandadvocatefor youthempowerment,Joyner-Kerseesharedherjourneyandinspired theyoungparticipantstopursuetheirgoalsandembracetheir individuality.
TheOlympiangraciouslytookthetimetoengagewithourmembers Shedancedwiththemandsignedtheirt-shirts,makingitafantastic evening!
Joyner-Kersee,whofirstlearnedthevaluesofhardworkand determinationataBoys&GirlsClub,hasbeenastrongsupporterof theorganizationthroughouthercareer Herpresenceatthe graduationceremonyservedasapowerfulreminderofthepositive impactthattheBoys&GirlsClubscanhaveonyoungpeople'slives.
TheDoveSelf-EsteemProjectisdedicatedtohelpingyoungpeople buildpositiveself-esteembychallengingbeautystereotypesand empoweringthemtoembracetheirauthenticselves Through programslikeTruetoMe,Dovehasreachedmillionsofyoungpeople worldwide.
Thepartnershipisatestamenttothepowerofcollaborationinmaking apositiveimpactonthelivesofClubmembers.Byproviding opportunitiesforself-discoveryandempowerment,itishelpingto createabrighterfutureforgenerationstocome.
AttorneyGeneralAndreaJoyCampbell visitedtheFraminghamClubhousein supportoftheHealthySummerYouth Jobsprogram.JoiningtheAttorney GeneralwereStateRepresentativeJack Lewis,StateRepresentativeKate Donaghue,representativesfromState RepresentativePricillaSousa’sofficeand SenatePresidentKarenSpilka’soffices, MayorCharlesSisitsky,FraminghamCity CouncilorPhilOttaviani,andmany membersoftheAttorneyGeneral’steam.
AftertakingatouroftheFramingham Club,thesewelcomedguestshadthe opportunitytomeetwithtwoofourparttimestaffmembers,SamandNick,who sharedtheirexperienceswithworkingat theClubandtheirgoalsforthefuture.
AbigthankyoutotheAttorneyGeneral, herteam,andallofourguestsforvisiting theFraminghamClubhouse!Yoursupport andengagementmakeaworldof differenceinthelivesofourkidsand teens.
2024HALLOFFAMEINDUCTIONBREAKFAST
TheBoys&GirlsClubsofMetroWesthostedtheirannual Hallof FameInductionBreakfast,attheCourtyardbyMarriottin MarlboroughonThursday,May16,2024.Thiseventhonoredfive outstandingindividualswhohaveshownunwavering commitmenttotheClubs,providingsupportthroughpersonal, professional,orfinancialmeans,benefitingtheMetroWest community.Withalong-standing80-yearhistorydeeply connectedtoMarlboroughanditssurroundingareas,itis crucialtorecognizeandcelebratetheremarkablevolunteers andsupporterswhohaveadvancedthemissionofBGCMW.
Thisyear’sHallofFameinducteesincludedBillParks,Jeff Stupik,KenVonasek,GayleVonasekandtheRonYoung MemorialAwardhonoree,PaulConnor.
Themorningwasatestamenttothestrengthandspiritofthe Boys&GirlsClubsofMetroWest,remindingeveryoneofthe profounddifferencetheycanmakewhentheycometogether foracommoncause.Asguestsmingledandexchanged stories,theroombuzzedwithexcitementandhopeforthe future.Astheeventconcluded,guestsleftwitharenewed senseofpurposeandacommitmenttocontinuesupporting thevitalworkoftheClubs.Congratstoallinductedthisyear! Tolearnmoreaboutthe2024Inducteesand theHallofFamevisit: www.bgcmetrowest.org/hall-of-fame
Foranimpressive18years,theBoys&Girls ClubsofMetroWesthasproudlyhostedthe AnnualGala&Auction Thisyear'seventwas evenmorespecial,markingthe80th AnniversaryoftheClubs.OnThursday, October17th,atTheVerveHotelinNatick,with thegeneroussupportofpresentingsponsor TJXCompanies,Inc.,BGCMWsupporters gatheredtomakeadifferenceforour community'syouth.Theeventwashostedby actressandClubalumna,LariannyPerez.
Acompletesell-outweeksafterticketswent live,theeventfeaturedavibrantcocktail hour,anonlineauction,anenticingjewelry pullrafflewithastunningdiamondtennis braceletprovidedbyWrightJewelry&Design, andanexclusivedinnerfor235+guests.
Thisyear'sAnnualGala&Auctionwasatotal success,thankstotheunwaveringsupportof ourcommunityandsponsors.Weraisedan astounding$130,000!Itreaffirmsour commitmenttoprovidingouryouthwiththe resourcesandopportunitiestheyneedto thrive.Wearedeeplygratefultoeveryone whoplayedapartinmakingthiseventa resoundingachievement!
Thegalahonoredindividualsand organizationsthathavemadesignificant contributionstotheClub'smission.
DominiqueJeanPierre(onthe right)alumniand BoardofDirector wasawardedthe MichaelC.Sullivan MemorialAward,
LisaMacDonald (ontheleft)was honoredwiththe CaryCorkinAward forherexceptional commitmenttothe Club'smissionand hertirelessefforts Sanofi,a longstanding partner,received theCommunity PartnerforYouth Award, acknowledging theirunwavering inorganizingtheannualMathWorksCar Washfundraiser. Tolearnmoreaboutthe Gala&Auctionvisit: www.bgcmetrowest.org/gala support.ValeriaMorenoGonzales(onthr right)acceptedtheawardonbehalfof Sanofi. recognizinghis dedicationtotheClub'syouth.
Aswecelebratedour80thanniversaryattheGalathisyear,theBoys&GirlsClubsof MetroWestisfilledwithimmensegratitude.We’rehumbledbytheunwaveringsupportofour community,donors,volunteers,and,mostimportantly,ourmembers.
Overthepasteightdecades,we'vewitnessedthetransformativepowerofourprograms, watchingcountlessyoungpeoplegrowintoconfident,successfulindividuals Yourgenerosity hasmadethispossible.
We’recommittedtocontinuingourmissionofprovidingasafe,supportive,andinspiring environmentforourmembers.Withyourhelp,wecancontinuetoempoweryoungpeople andshapebrighterfutures.
y y helpedcreatebeautifulhand-printflower potsinourartproject,andthenbrought smilesandlaughtertothegamesroom withfriendlycompetitioninpingpong, knockhockey,Uno,andairhockey.
TheWalkerDevelopmentteambrought theirA-gameforalivelydodge-ball competitionwithourClubhousemembers. Dodge-ballisanorganizational-wide favoriteattheClub,andthisfriendly competitionwasnoexception.
BostonScientificvolunteersvisitedthe HudsonClubhousetoleadSTEMactivities withmembers.TheyorganizedSTEMgame challengesandassistedwithconstructing towersusingspaghetti,pastaand marshmallows.
Mathworksvolunteershelpedoutthe HudsonClubhousebyassistingwith outdoorcleanuparoundthebuildingand insideorganizationandcleaningthe programareas
HelenofTroyvolunteerscamebythis summertohelpoutatourMarlborough Clubhouse.Theycleanedandorganized theartclosetsandalsofacilitatedtwoart projectswithour5-7agesummergroup.
CrowneCastlevolunteersfacilitatedSTEM activitieswithmembersintheHudson Clubhouse.Theyconstructedverylarge towerbuildingsandtinkeredwithfibers andlights
WeextendourgratitudetotheTJX Companies,Inc.volunteersforpainting theupstairsclassroomattheMarlborough Clubhouseandanothergroupof volunteerspaintedtheofficesinthe HudsonClubhouse.
AvidiaBank'scomplianceteam generouslyvolunteeredtheirtimeatthe MarlboroughClubhouse,transformingthe spacewithtwolivelymurals.
Lowe’sHomeImprovementvolunteersspent timeattheHudsonClubhouse Theyworked hardpaintingoneofourprogramrooms They evendeepcleanedandorganizedclosets whichmakesahugedifference Weappreciate yourtimeandeffort
TopoAthleticsteppeduptotheplateand volunteeredtheirtimeattheFraminghamClub. Withalistoftasksrangingfromtechcenter deepcleanstosafetyupgrades,theteam tackledeachchallenge.Theyorganized storagespaces,appliedsafetytapetostairs, andevenhauledawaytrash.
ThankyoutotheCommunityFoundationfor MetroWestforrecruitingagreatgroupof peopletoassistwiththefallcleanupatthe HudsonClubhouse.Thevolunteersarestaff fromCanbyFinancialandMiddlesexBank, includingBGCMWBoardmembers,Dawn SeymourandKerriMadnick Weareincredibly gratefulforthetimeandenergythese volunteersdedicatedtoourClub
