Recognizing Excellence: Celebrating Honor Roll Achievement at Our Clubs
Recognizing Excellence: Celebrating Honor Roll Achievement at Our Clubs At our Boys & Girls Clubs, we believe that academic achievement deserves to be recognized and celebrated. We are incredibly proud of our Honor Roll students and all they have accomplished through their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Their success is a reflection of their perseverance, the support of their families, and the encouragement they receive through our Club community. Recently, we had the joy of honoring our Club members with celebrations at our Carver Ranches Club, Nan Knox Club/Linda & Douglas Von Allmen Campus, and William E. Slaughter Club/S. Robert Levine Campus. These special moments gave us the opportunity to recognize the outstanding efforts of our Club members and celebrate the academic milestones they have reached. At our Boys & Girls Clubs, we believe that academic achievement deserves to be recognized and celebrated. We are incredibly proud of our Honor Roll students and all they have accomplished through their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Their success is a reflection of their perseverance, the support of their families, and the encouragement they receive through our Club community. Recently, we had the joy of honoring our Club members with celebrations at our Carver Ranches Club, Nan Knox Club/Linda & Douglas Von Allmen Campus, and William E. Slaughter Club/S. Robert Levine Campus. These special moments gave us the opportunity to recognize the outstanding efforts of our Club members and celebrate the academic milestones they have reached. Our Clubs are committed to creating environments where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. Through programs that promote academic success, character development, and opportunity, we are proud to support our members as they work toward bright futures. Celebrating these Honor Roll achievements is just one of the many ways we uplift and encourage the incredible youth we serve. Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll students! We are proud of you and excited to see all that you will continue to accomplish. Our Clubs are committed to creating environments where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. Through programs that promote academic success, character development, and opportunity, we are proud to support our members as they work toward bright futures. Celebrating these Honor Roll achievements is just one of the many ways we uplift and encourage the incredible youth we serve. Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll students! We are proud of you and excited to see all that you will continue to accomplish. Learn more about our Four Pillars of Impact
Club Highlights – January 2026
Club Highlights 29th Annual Dunn’s Run has Record Breaking Attendance! Early in the morning on Sunday, January 11th, 2026, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County held its 29th Annual Publix Supermarket Charities Dunn’s Run, presented by JM Family Enterprises. The City of Deerfield Beach was generous enough to share their beach, various parking lots, and roadways to bring in over 1,200 participants and families. This year we had a record number of vendors that added to the excitement of this family-friendly event! Our organization couldn’t have done this without our FANTASTIC committee, staff, sponsors, volunteers, and vendors! Big thanks to our J.R. Dunn Jewelers, Dunn’s Run Event Founder and Tony Van Ness, Dunn’s Run Event Chair. Check out the event photos by Downtown Photo here 2026 Youth of the Year Candidates We are incredibly proud of our Youth of the Year candidates, young people who boldly shared their stories, their leadership, and their belief in our Clubs and our mission. Each one of them represents the very best of Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, and we celebrate every Youth of the Year who stepped forward with courage and heart. We are proud to move forward with a Final Four, who will take the stage and speak at our Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders Gala on January 31st. Our Youth of the Year Finalists are: Keirah – Fred DeLuca Teen Center Jakeclaude – Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center Ben – Carver Ranches Club Isabelen – The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation Teen Center We would also like to express our gratitude and thanks to our incredible panel of judges who provided positive feedback and encouragement for our Youth of the Years! If you are interested in joining us at our gala Saturday, January 31st, 2026: Click here to purchase tickets Panda Cares We would like to acknowledge Panda Cares’ ongoing commitment, including providing nutritious meals that help fuel our Club members so they can stay focused, healthy, and ready to learn. Panda Cares & Boys & Girls Clubs of America work together to ensure all youth have access to quality learning experiences. Since 2020, Panda Cares has contributed more than $62 million to strengthen academic programs, support Project Learn, open Panda Cares Centers of Hope, and provide scholarships impacting over 1 million youth nationwide. Thank you, Panda Cares, for helping us empower the next generation and invest in brighter futures. Empower the Next Generation Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) Parent Showcase Our Club members who are a part of our incredible program at Museum of Discovery and Science —a hands-on, immersive journey that sparks creativity and inspires futures in STEM, recently had a parent night showcase! From experimenting and problem-solving to building and exploring real-world concepts, our Club members shared their projects with their families and proudly received their official lab coats and certificates. This was a powerful moment celebrating their hard work, confidence, and growth. A heartfelt thank you to our generous supporters Wayne and Lucretia Weiner whose investment makes opportunities like this possible for our youth. Because when young people are given access, encouragement, and belief, their potential is limitless. Find Out More Miami Herald’s Wish Book Campaign This holiday season, we are eternally grateful for the Miami Herald’s Wish Book Campaign. Thank you for sponsoring three of our incredible families with generous contributions—spreading holiday joy & magic where it mattered most! Because of community partners like you, Willie H. (and family) of Gary Wendt Teen Center, Christian W. (and family) of Florence A. De George Club and Mauricio C. (and family) of Rita & Rick Case Club got to enjoy the holiday with less stress and financial burden.————————————————————-About the Miami Herald Wish Book CampaignFor 125 years, the Miami Herald has helped the community during the holiday season through our Wish Book campaign aimed at assisting South Floridians who need it the most. The needs this year are just as acute as they were in 1982, when we launched the first campaign. Wish Book was created in the belief that if people in our community can understand the struggles others are facing, they’ll rise to the occasion. Time and again, Miami has done just that.————————————————————- This holiday season, we are eternally grateful for the Miami Herald’s Wish Book Campaign. Thank you for sponsoring three of our incredible families with generous contributions—spreading holiday joy & magic where it mattered most! Because of community partners like you, Willie H. (and family) of Gary Wendt Teen Center, Christian W. (and family) of Florence A. De George Club and Mauricio C. (and family) of Rita & Rick Case Club got to enjoy the holiday with less stress and financial burden.—————————-About the Miami Herald Wish Book CampaignFor 125 years, the Miami Herald has helped the community during the holiday season through our Wish Book campaign aimed at assisting South Floridians who need it the most. The needs this year are just as acute as they were in 1982, when we launched the first campaign. Wish Book was created in the belief that if people in our community can understand the struggles others are facing, they’ll rise to the occasion. Time and again, Miami has done just that.—————————– Join Our Mission Marty Kiar Toy Drive: Rita & Rick Case Club Toy Drive magic at our Rita & Rick Case Boys & Girls Club and The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation Teen Center! Huge thanks to Marty Kiar and his incredible team for spreading holiday cheer, joy and providing incredible toys for our youth. And a special shoutout to Topping Kessler, Certified Public Accountants, for bringing the fun with festive stations and games that kept the smiles going all day long. We appreciate you all so much for bringing the holiday spirit to life at the Club. Because of you, this special season was even brighter for our Club ‘kids’! Watch the Fun Here Fifth Third Bank Financial E-bus Visit Our Club members over at our Rita & Rick Case Club & The Harry T.
Club Highlights – December 2025
Club Highlights 2026 Youth of the Year Candidates Meet our 12 exceptional 2026 Youth of the Year candidates who are shining examples of what’s possible when opportunity meets determination. We’re so proud of their achievements and can’t wait to see where their journeys lead! Join our celebration – Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders Saturday January 31st, 2026 6:00PM – 10:00PM The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Purchase Tickets Here JetBlue: Vibrant Art Room Makeover at Nan Knox Club Thank you JetBlue for bringing new color and energy into our Nan Knox Club / Linda & Douglas Von Allmen Campus Art Room. Our Club members are ready to dream bigger and create even more! Watch the Video World Emblem Toy Drive & Super Car Show: Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County We are so grateful to the incredible sponsors, donors, volunteers and those who showed up to make waves with us during the 5th Annual Toy Drive & Super Car Show! Their support/sponsorship brought so much joy and meaningful impact to our Club members this holiday season. We couldn’t do the work we do without community champions like you. Thank you so much for making and difference for our youth in our community and beyond. Looking forward to continuing shaping great futures together! Huge shoutout to:JC Carr for leading the initiative alongside Ariella Ciuraru and a group of amazing volunteers.– Whips Miami.– World Emblem™ – CITY Furniture– Hero’s Pride– 1 of 1 MotorSports– NEXA– NX3 Commercial Group Because of your support, we were fortunate enough to raise $100K for our youth! Read More Here Click Here to Check out the Fun Reading with REED 83, Literacy Program A huge thank you to Andre Reed, NFL Hall of Famer | BGCA Hall of Famer and The Andre Reed Foundation for providing our Carver Ranches computer lab with a major upgrade through their “Read with REED 83” literacy program! The space now features a new mega smart TV, fresh educational books, futons, and updated furniture. Thank you also to Alexander Mattison, RB of the Miami Dolphins along with influencers Brodie the Golden Doodle, Aria Johnson, and Kickball Dad, whose combined following exceeds 19 million. They were eager to use their social media presence to amplify the importance of reading to our Club members and the masses. Thank you Cellev8 Nutrition Inc. for being a part of this amazing event as well. Our Club members, staff and community are grateful for this new computer lab refresh. To see how you can get involved with us email Nicole Chaplin, Senior Director of Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement at nchaplin@bgcbc.org. Murphy Cause Campaign Murphy’s is proud to support BGCBC as part of Murphy USA’s national BGCA “Great Futures Fueled Here” campaign. “Giving back is part of our broader mission and commitment as an organization to our team members, customers, and communities,” said Andrew Clyde, President and CEO of Murphy USA. “That’s why we are proud to be a national partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of America…encouraging customers to round-up their purchases to provide youth with the essential tools for a successful future.” We want to give a huge thank you to Murphy’s for helping make our mission possible. Read More Here Learn how your company can get involved with us by contacting: Cameron Warrick, Director of Development & Corporate Relations at cwarrick@bgcbc.org BGCBC Thanksgiving Core memories made this Thanksgiving! We got to experience savory Thanksgiving feasts at many of our Clubs this year- thanks to our incredible sponsors. Big shoutout to Miami Dolphins all-stars Bradley Chubb, Zach Sieler, Kenneth Grant, the HCA Healthcare team, JM Family, Ed Morse and an anonymous donor for the delicious Thanksgiving meals across all our Clubs. We’re so thankful for supporters like you who show our Club members what this season is all about. Moments like these make all the difference. The Facts. Your Future. Community Event Recently we hosted a powerful “The Facts. Your Future.” Community Outreach Event at our Nan Knox Club. The event brought together teens, community partners, and health professionals to discuss the real impacts of drug use and misuse and to empower young people with the tools to make safe, healthy choices. A special thank you to our exceptional moderator and Board Member, Clifford Moore, and our panelists: Retired Colonel Josefa, Zakirah Archbald, and our Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center Member – Nahashon H. for sharing their view points. We also appreciate the support of Fort Lauderdale Police Department, 211, Smith Community Mental Health, Broward County Family Success Administration Division, and our BGCBC departments. The evening was filled with education, fun, food, giveaways, and important conversations. Together, we are shaping brighter futures for our teens! Learn More About This Program Here Jim & Jan Moran Club – Tree Lighting Experience The holiday season we had a tree-lighting event at our Jim & Jan Moran Club. The tree lighting gave our Club members fun, shared experiences, and a moment to enjoy the season together. It’s a great time to remember the strength of our community and the joy that traditions like this bring to everyone. If you’d like to support more holiday memories and help local families in need, please consider getting involved via the Adopt A Family program. Get Involved Panda Cares Supports Our Club Members Through Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Panda Restaurant Group and Panda Cares help our Clubs ensure youth have the nutrition and support they need to learn and grow. Since 2020, Panda Cares has invested over $62 million nationwide to strengthen academic programs, enhance Project Learn, and open Panda Cares Centers of Hope which provide scholarships. Thank you, Panda Cares, for your incredible commitment to our youth. Learn More Round Up with Walmart Support BGCBC! Round up to the nearest dollar at checkout next time you shop at Walmart! Click Here To Join The Cause December Work Anniversaries Please join us to congratulate our Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County WorkAnniversaries! These individuals have shown dedication, disposition, andpassion in all they
Empowering Teens Through Truth: The Facts. Your Future. Community Outreach Event
Empowering Teens Through Truth: The Facts. Your Future. Community Outreach Event On Thursday, November 6, 2025, the Nan Knox Boys & Girls Club hosted a meaningful and energizing The Facts. Your Future. (TFYF) Community Outreach Event designed to educate, empower, and inspire teens to make informed decisions that support their long-term success. The Facts. Your Future. is a curriculum-based program that gives teens the tools they need to safeguard their health, avoid substance misuse, and reduce risky behaviors. Community engagement is central to this mission, and this event brought together youth, families, community partners, and health professionals for an evening of honest conversations and connection. A Night of Dialogue and Insight The event featured an engaging panel discussion moderated by Clifford Moore Jr., Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Board Member. Panelists included: •Retired Colonel Josefa Benjamin, Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) •Zakirah Archbald, BGCBC Life & Resiliency Skills Coordinator and Marriage & Family Therapy Student Intern •Nahashon H., member of our Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center Together, they explored how the misuse of drugs can derail future goals and addressed some of the mostcommon misconceptions teens encounter. The panel sparked thoughtful dialogue, with teens andcommunity members actively participating. Community Support in Action The event wouldn’t have been complete without the presence and partnership of various community organizations:Fort Lauderdale Police Department, 211, Smith Community Mental Health, Broward County Family Success Administration Division, the BGCBC Teen Department, BGCBC Life & Resiliency Department, and the BGCBC TFYF Outreach team all played an important role in supporting the evening. Food, Fun, and Learning Guests enjoyed a combination of education, giveaways, food, and interactive activities that made the night both fun and meaningful. Every moment reinforced the message at the heart of the program: Teens deserve the knowledge and support to make choices that protect and elevate their futures. Looking Ahead As we continue expanding The Facts. Your Future. Initiative, our goal remains the same to empower youth to thrive, make safe choices, and confidently walk toward the bright futures they deserve. Learn More
