Club Highlights

Ranch Roam

This year was yet another successful Ranch Roam event at the Green Glades Ranch to raise money
for our youth. Special thanks to our cattlewomen/men and everyone who came out to support
BGCBC!

Generals Construction Career Day

We had an incredible time at Generals Construction Career Day on March 15, 2025! In partnership with the City of Lauderhill and Public Works, this event provided young minds with hands-on construction experiences and insight into the skilled trades industry.

From Blue Doors to Great Futures : Nicole Melendez

Alumni Conversation with Vice President of Strategy at Boys & Girls Clubs
of Broward County, Nicole Melendez!

NSU Basketball Championship

Our Club members went face to face during a gritty basketball championship at Nova Southeastern
University. Congrats to William E. Slaughter Club/S. Robert Levine Campus for the big win.

Jesus Luzardo Family Foundation at
JM Family Teen Center

We want to thank the Jesus Luzardo Family Foundation for supporting our mission. We are honored to be one of the 1st recipients from your 1st Annual Golf Classic fundraising event. Their support and ongoing efforts mean the world to our youth and assists us with keeping our mission going!

Thanks for shaping futures with us.

Genesis – STEAM Program at Rita & Rick Case Club

We want to thank the Genesis Inspiration Foundation for presenting their “Child Creativity Lab
STEAM Challenge / Upcycled Vehicle” program to our Teen Club members. The Genesis team
worked alongside our teens to assist with the development of their STEAM projects. Our teens
thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on activities, which helps expand their creative mindsets.

Special thank you to Rita Case for the introduction.

Jersey Mike’s: Day of Giving
and Month of Giving

On Wednesday, March 26, we are proud to share 21 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations from all across Broward County selected Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County for their day of giving. On this day, 100% of proceeds from checkout sales on the app or in-person went back to us!

Jersey Mike’s “Round Up” feature during their Month of Giving,
allowed customers to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate specific amounts ($1, $3, or $5) to benefit local charities. The campaign culminated in a “Day of Giving” where 100% of sales are donated to local charities.

Thanks to all for the support during the month of giving,
BGCBC received a total of $145,494 from gracious supporters like you!

Disney On Ice

Our Lester H. White Club/NFL Yet Center was incredibly grateful for the opportunity to attend
Disney on Ice this past Friday at Amerant Bank Arena!

We sincerely appreciate Teddy Morse for this generous opportunity and for making such a
meaningful impact on our Club.

Role Models Who Inspire Ozzie

Our “Role Models Who Inspire” events provide our Club members with valuable insights into various career paths, encourage them to ask questions, and show that there are no limits to their futures.

We had the pleasure of having Osmel “Ozzie” Delgado, the Florida International University HealthCare Network (FIU Health) and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, stop by our Marti Huizenga Club to engage with our enthusiastic Club members.

This was not only a great learning opportunity, but also a chance for our Club members to ask insightful questions about the industry and Mr. Delgado’s career journey thus far.

We can’t thank Mr. Delgado enough for carving the time out to inspire, educate and connect with our youth!

NSU Tour

Recently, our Marti Huizenga and Florence A. De George Clubs visited NSU as a part of our annual tour.

We started the day with a warm welcome from NSU, followed by an insightful admissions presentation that gave the Teens a better understanding of what college life is all about. The campus tour was a highlight, allowing them to explore the beautiful facilities and see firsthand where they could potentially study in the future.

After a fun and interactive lunch, the Teens had the chance to engage with current students during a student panel—asking questions and learning about their college journeys. This was such a great opportunity for them to explore their options and get excited about their future!

Special thanks to Elizabeth Delacruz, Senior Associate Director of Campus Visits, for the ongoing support and guidance

Round Up with Walmart

Support BGCBC! Donate your spare change by rounding up to the nearest dollar at checkout next
time you shop at Walmart!

Upcoming Events

BGCBC TopGolf Tournament
Fore The Kids

April 27, 2025 | 3:00PM – 6:00PM
TopGolf
400 Lucky Lane, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County for an
exciting afternoon of friendly competition, fun and
philanthropy! Topgolf is a golf driving range game
with electronically tracked golf balls and
automatically scored drives. The afternoon will
consist of team-based competition, a raffle,
platinum auction, networking opportunities and
delicious food & beverages!

Trophies will be given to the top three teams!

Sponsorships start at $2,000
Individual Golfer: $400
Spectator Ticket: $150

Event Founder & Chair: Christy Hierholzer

For more information contact: Kirra Swiderski 954-537-1010 ext. 218 [email protected]

Bowling for Kids

May 4, 2025 | 4:00pm-6:00pm
SpareZ Bowling Alley
5325 South University Drive
Davie, FL 33328

ATTIRE: Starwars Theme
( May The 4th Be with You )

BENEFITING
MARTI HUIZENGA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB (HOLLYWOOD)
Awards for:
Highest Score (Individual)
Highest Score (Team)
Most Gutter Balls (Team)
Most Spirited Team
Turkey Challenge ($100 prize)
Best Costume

Contact: Henry Estrada at
(954)-537-1010 ext. 210 or [email protected] for more information.

Sip & Shop Soirée

May 6, 2025 | Private Residence

Enjoy a day of shopping to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County! With delicious lite bites, refreshing cocktails, and lots of vendors to shop at. It’s a day you won’t want to miss! A portion of all purchases made at the event goes back to support our Clubs and youth!

Sponsorship opportunities start at $5,000

Event Chair: Nicole Fratarcangeli

Contact: Alexa Luongo at 954-537-1010 ext. 203 or [email protected] for more information.

April Work Anniversaries

Please join us to congratulate our Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County April
Work Anniversaries! These individuals have shown dedication, disposition, and
passion in all they do for BGCBC. Thank you, Happy Anniversary!