Boys and Girls Club of Broward County April Club Highlights

Club Highlights

Fanatics Global Volunteer Day

Fanatics Global Volunteer Day was a success! Over 40 of their staff showed true dedication to helping keep our Clubs and Teen Centers looking their best.

Thank you Fanatics for spending your time serving at our Carver Ranches Club and Rita & Rick Case Club/The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation Teen Center. Your energy, teamwork, and commitment to our youth make a meaningful impact on our Club members and staff alike. We appreciate your continued partnership and support in creating safe, inspiring spaces for the young people we serve.

Building Resilience and Encouraging
Support: Grassroots Soccer Clinic

Last week, we had a ball during the Life & Resiliency Skills Clinic!

Our Club members showed up ready to learn how to handle life’s curveballs—building confidence, teamwork and resilience—one kick at a time.

From games on the field to powerful discussions off it, it was all about sparking meaningful connections and growing stronger together.

Experiences like these have a profound impact on our youth, and encourage difficult discussions in an open, supportive environment.

BIG thanks to our new friends over at Grassroot Soccer for energizing our youth through meaningful conversation and plenty of movement!

We are also incredibly grateful for the generous donation from NBC 6/Telemundo 51. Contributions like these directly impact the youth we serve and unlock opportunities for them to thrive. We cannot thank you enough for echoing our mission!

Looking forward to building more together in the future!

Thank you, Ross!

Thank you to Ross and every single shopper who rounded up to support BGCBC at checkout. Your generosity fuels academic support, homework help and enrichment opportunities our youth need to succeed in school and beyond.

Together, we are empowering local Club members to thrive every single day. And we can’t thank you enough for helping us equip future generations with the tools and resources to build bright futures.

On a Roll with Honor Roll!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the academic success of our Honor Roll students at our Clubs. Our Club members’ hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire us every day, and we are so happy to recognize their achievements.

We had celebrations at our Carver Ranches Club, Nan Knox Club/Linda & Douglas Von Allmen Campus and William E. Slaughter Club/S. Robert Levine Campus. Our programs promote growth and opportunity. Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll students! We are proud of you and excited to see all that you will continue to accomplish.

Celebrating Spirit, Strength & Teamwork!

Energy, teamwork and Club spirit were on full display as our talented girl Club members took the floor for an exciting cheerleading competition. Representing their Clubs with pride, participants showcased impressive routines, creativity and dedication while demonstrating the confidence and leadership skills they have developed throughout the year.

The event celebrated more than athletic ability—it highlighted perseverance, sportsmanship and the power of working together toward a common goal. We are incredibly proud of each participant for their hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence.

Congrats to our winners!

Winners – Division I 6-11 yrs old

Gold- Reitman

Silver- Levine

Bronze- Carver Ranches

Division II

Gold- Reitman

Silver – LEO

Bronze- JM Teen Center

Spirit award- Levine/LEO

Enriching Future Leaders: AT&T Donates 275 Laptops!

A huge thank you to AT&T for generously providing 175 laptops to our Lauderhill Boys & Girls Club!   Their investment in our Academic Success pillar is helping equip Club members with the technology they need to learn, grow, and thrive. In today’s world, access to technology is an essential part of education.

Panda Cares: In and Out of the Classroom

We are grateful for our continued partnership with Panda Cares, whose support helps create meaningful learning experiences for our Club members both inside and outside the classroom.

Through zoo field trips, hands on projects, academic support, and engaging activities, our members have been able to build confidence, spark curiosity, and grow through Project Learn. With the dedication of our incredible staff and the support of Panda Cares, these opportunities continue to make a meaningful impact on the youth we serve.

MODS Parent Night

We had an amazing time at our recent Family Science Night at the Museum of Discovery and Science!

By exposing our Club members’ minds to a deeper level of science, technology, engineering, and math, we are giving them the tools, confidence, and inspiration to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. A special thank you to our incredible staff and teams who helped make this event such a success, and to our generous supporters, Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, whose commitment to education and community impact helped make this experience possible and all who are involved.

DeLuca Foundation Training

DeLuca Foundation Lab is a three-day collaborative learning experience designed to strengthen implementation of the Life & Workforce Readiness (LWR) and Academic Success frameworks across Boys & Girls Clubs supported by the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation.

Through peer learning, planning sessions, reflection, and strategy development, attendees deepen their understanding of program quality, data practices, intervention planning, and alignment between LWR and Academic Success outcomes.

We had such a great time collaborating with our team and other teams at BGCA during this workshop!

Community Connections with BSO

A big thank you to Broward Sherrif’s Office (West Park, FL) for visiting our Carver Ranches Club and taking the time to educate our teens about safe driving practices.

The session provided valuable information on the dangers of distracted driving, the importance of staying focused behind the wheel, and practical ways new drivers can stay safe on the road. As many of our teens prepare to become first-time drivers, these conversations are critical in helping them develop responsible habits that can protect themselves, their passengers, and others in our community. Thank you for supporting our Club members and community!

Leveling Up with Youth F.O.R.C.E.!

We celebrated Youth F.O.R.C.E. members and teens at Dave & Buster’s during our “Leveling Up with Youth F.O.R.C.E.” event!

The arcade-themed evening recognized rising 6th and 7th graders, along with 8th grade Youth F.O.R.C.E. leaders, for their growth, leadership, and achievements. Through year-round support, Youth F.O.R.C.E. helps our middle school Club members build confidence, character, and leadership through academic encouragement, career exploration, family engagement, enrichment experiences, and community service.

This work is made possible by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) and we appreciate their partnership greatly. We also want to thank 1-800-ASK-GARY for sponsoring our Club shirts and supporting this special celebration.

Strengthening Families and Communities Through Action

A day where we came together to celebrate the excellence, growth, and resilience we continue to see in our Club members and their families. From great food and music to the kids zone and giveaways, the day was filled with joy, connection, and community spirit.

Thank you to all of our staff, community partners, and families who joined us and helped make this event so special. We are especially grateful for the support of Children’s Services Council of Broward County to help make this program possible and continue strengthening families throughout our community.

Celebrating Our 2026 ‘Keystoners!’

Big kudos to our Keystone Club members and advisors for an incredible year of leadership, service and growth. From planning impactful projects to showing up in their community as purposeful leaders, you’ve set the standard for what it means to lead with intention.

This Keystone year has been quite a journey, and we are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our members and advisors. This program year, 5 clubs earned Gold Charter status and 7 clubs earned Legacy Charter status.

And together, 134 active Keystoners completed more than 6,200 hours of community service, helping their clubs achieve Gold and Legacy Charter recognition while making a meaningful impact in their Clubs and communities.

Thank you all for your dedication, leadership and service throughout the year.

Legacy Charter is the highest level of BGCA Keystone Club recognition. To earn Legacy status, clubs must exceed expectations in leadership, service, and member engagement while completing Keystone projects and a minimum of 600 community service hours during the program year.

Congrats to the following:
– Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center
– Carver Ranches Club
– Gary Wendt Teen Center
– Fred DeLuca Teen Center
– Lauderhill Club
– Marti Huizenga Club
– The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation Teen Center

2026 Keystone Teen Spirit Award Recipients
– Dexter M., Gary Wendt Teen Center
– Richard R., Carver Ranches Club
– Jakeclaude M., Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center

2026 Keystone Advisor Spirit Award Recipients
– Cordeshia Dukes, Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center
– Jovan Jarvis, Carver Ranches Club
– Jared Johnson, JM Family Teen Center

Best Career Preparation
Keystone Project
– Gary Wendt Teen Center

Best Academic Success
Keystone Project
– The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation Teen Center

Best Community Service
Keystone Project
– Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center

Best Teen Outreach Keystone Project
– Lauderhill Club

Best National Keystone Project
– Florence A. De George Club

Keystone Club of the Year
– Marti Huizenga Club

2026 Keystone Advisor of the Year
– Gloria Louis, Marti Huizenga Club

Thank you to all who attended our 2026 Keystone Awards & Recognition Ceremony! Looking forward to yet another successful year ahead.

Interested in learning about our Teen Programs offered at BGCBC?

Thanks, Jay!

A special thank you to our Board Member, Jay Juliano and Vision Media for opening their doors and providing our Club members and teens with real life career exploration opportunities. From learning what it’s like to work in a production studio, to seeing how sets are created, our members were exposed to various creative career paths in media.

Experiences like these help broaden horizons, spark confidence, and show our members that there are countless opportunities waiting for them. Here comes a new wave of future creators, storytellers, entrepreneurs and professionals.

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today: GenYOU

We had yet another unforgettable GenYOU Connection Event at The Wharf!

Surrounded by inspiring young professionals, community leaders and changemakers, we came together to build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and strengthen the network of individuals dedicated to making an impact.

Events like these are a reminder that the future is bright when passionate people unite with a shared purpose.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to support the mission of empowering the next generation through mentorship, leadership and service.

If you weren’t able to make this one…

Thank you, Joseph Blazier!

We were excited to welcome Board Member Joseph Blazier to our Harold “Hackie” Reitman M.D. Club to learn more about how we support academic success for our Club members and teens.

From homework help to mentorship and college & career readiness, it was a great opportunity to share the impact of our programs and discuss ways we can continue creating brighter futures together. Thank you, Joe, for investing your time, support, and heart into our youth!

June Work Anniversaries

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

Christopher Cleveland
Since 2001

Rashad Troutman
Since 2003

Brandon McCall
Since 2010

Tywon Jones
Since 2010

Jamie Gallardo
Since 2022

Kahlil Jacques
Since 2023

Robyn Altman
Since 2024

Zakirah Archable
Since 2024

Andrew Crichlow
Since 2024

La’Porsha Hope
Since 2024

Natasha DeJesus
Since 2025

Nancy Ireland
Since 2025

Richard Munio-Ortiz
Since 2025

July Work Anniversaries

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