BGCBC September Club Highlights

Club Highlights

Incoming: New Florence A. De George Teen Center

We are honored and excited to share the great news that Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County has secured a $400,000 state appropriation to build a brand-new Teen Center at our Florence A. De George Club in Davie FL! We want to thank Senator Dr. Barbara Sharief and Representative Michael Gottlieb for their commitment to helping Broward’s youth and believing in their future. We appreciate you taking time to tour our Club and meet our Club members.

This upcoming Teen Center will allow us to serve our youth ages 13-18 with the tools they need. With this investment, we’re able to continue to focus on our 4 pillars of impact:

Academic Success
Character & Leadership
Health & Well-Being
Life & Workforce Readiness
We also want to say a huge thank you to our partners: TSE Consulting, and every supporter who contributes to help keep our mission going.

Carter’s X BGCA Cause Campaign

Afterschool academic support helps kids stay on track throughout the school year, while fun and engaging summer programming combats summer learning loss in areas like math and reading.

Help youth achieve academic success by donating at checkout at your local Carters Inc.

Your donation will allow Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County to continue offering programs that inspire a love of learning in and out of the classroom.

Manheim by Cox Automotive X BGCA Cause Campaign

We’re proud to partner with Manheim by Cox Automotive as they kick off their annual fundraiser to support Boys & Girls Clubs across the country!

Now through August 31, Manheim locations nationwide are rallying together to raise funds that directly support STEM programming at local Clubs—like Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.

These programs spark curiosity, build critical thinking skills, and prepare young people for the careers of tomorrow.

Thank you, Manheim, for helping to open doors and create brighter futures through the power of STEM!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County at MODS

This incredible new partnership will provide a safe and supportive environment, promote academic, social and emotional development and enhance a love for learning in an immersive museum setting that inspires curiosity, imagination and creativity. Our Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County at MODS “Fueling Great Futures Through STEM” program will engage youth from diverse backgrounds, foster a sense of belonging, provide mentorship and guidance and open doors to youth who might otherwise lack access to enriching experiences in a museum. We want to thank our generous supporters Wayne and Lucretia Weiner and UKG for their in-kind contributions. Their support is helping us fuel futures and shape tomorrow’s leaders.

4-Session Entrepreneur Course Facilitated
by Jonathan Fichman

Congratulations to the Teen Club members at The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation Teen Center on completing our 4-session entrepreneurship course, facilitated by Jonathan Fichman.

Over several weeks, our Teen Club members learned how to develop business ideas, create business plans, and deliver professional presentations. Then they had the chance to proudly showcased their final pitches to a panel of judges.

All Club members received certificates of completion. The top three business presentations were awarded gift cards ranging from $50 to $100, and our first-place winner Avery B also received an iPad to support the launch of their business.

We’re so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see what they do. Visit www.bgcbc.org to learn more about us.

BGCA Presents Dove Self Esteem Project

We are so ecstatic that our Club members were a part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America presents Dove Self-Esteem Project event! Thank you to all our Lauderhill Club members and staff for helping make this happen.

Congrats, Chris Gentile!

We’re thrilled to celebrate yet another proud moment for one of our very own, Chris Gentile, Co-CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County on his appointment to the Board of Directors for the Florida Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.

Chris has dedicated a decade to empowering our Broward County youth and strengthening our South Florida community far beyond our blue doors.Now, he’ll bring that same unwavering passion, vision, leadership and commitment to support Boys & Girls Clubs across the entire state of Florida!

Congratulations, Chris, on this well-deserved recognition! We are so proud of you and the incredible work you continue to do.

We can’t wait to see you shine throughout our great state. Florida “Club Kids” just gained another fierce advocate!

Back-to-School Initiatives/ Events

We are so thankful to the following individuals/companies who helped our Club members/Teens gear up for the new school year.

Bradley Chubb – Back-to-School Bash at Lester H. White

JCPenney – Back-to-School shopping experience in Broward Mall

Manheim by Cox Automotive- Backpack & School Supplies Donations donated to Rita & Rick Case Club members

Ed Morse – Shop-With-A-Cop
(New kicks for some of our lucky Club members)

Florida Blue- Back-to-School Event in Sunrise

Your generous donation of backpacks, supplies, shoes and more, gets our youth ready to learn, dream and achieve. Thank you for helping us shape futures!

Miami Dolphins: A Fun-Filled Day at Training Camp

Our Marti Huizenga Club members were ecstatic to join Bradley Chubb and the Chubb Foundation for a memorable day in Miami Gardens. From a private tour of the facilities to sitting on the field (VIP style) for an up-close view of training camp, our youth had a blast!

Special thanks to Bradley Chubb and Chubb Foundation for the continued support of our youth!

Summer M.O.S.T. Program

Topgolf Fun with a Purpose! Our Summer M.O.S.T. program, powered by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County helps us take learning beyond the classroom with an exciting field trip to Topgolf!

Through this real-world adventure, Club members sharpened focus, built teamwork, and had a blast—all while staying active and engaged. It’s just one of many enriching experiences designed to make summer learning unforgettable. Because even when school’s out, curiosity is always in!

Learn more about our program by contacting Angel Profit-Payne,
Director of Grants Programs, Administration & Compliance: aprofit@bgcbc.org

Congrats, Braniyah G!

We are proud to recognize Braniyah G. as the recipient of the City of North Lauderdale / Mayor Samson Borgelin HBCU Book Scholarship, presented during our HBCU Day celebration.

Braniyah contributed to the event as a dancer and currently attends Somerset Prep High School, where she maintains a 3.0 GPA. She is also a valued Bank of America Intern and will be attending Bethune-Cookman University this fall to major in Psychology.

A special thank you to the City of North Lauderdale and Mayor Samson Borgelin for their continued support and commitment to uplifting our youth through scholarship and opportunity.

 Get involved with our teens! Contact Anith Benjamin, abenjamin@bgcbc.org

We are so proud of him and can’t wait to see him represent BGCA!

2025 Bank of America Summer Internship Program

We are excited to share some highlights from the 2025 Bank of America Summer Internship Program for our incredible Teens. This past Friday wrapped up an incredible experience where five of our Teens had the chance to explore the financial industry and build important professional skills.

Before the program began, the interns went through Bank of America’s award-winning onboarding process, which included in-depth professional development training. Throughout the summer, they worked closely with mentors, gained valuable financial literacy knowledge, and strengthened their workplace readiness.

They also had the opportunity to grow their customer service skills by serving as ambassadors. And in this role, they helped customers navigate Bank of America’s online banking platform and guided them to the resources they needed.

A couple of participants enjoyed the experience so much that they are now seeking part-time employment at the financial centers where they worked.

We are proud to recognize the hard work and commitment of the following teens:

Gabriella E. – Marti Huizenga Club
Fatika F. – The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation Teen Center
Alexander P. – Gary Wendt Teen Center
Braniyah G. – Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center
Junicha P. – Gary Wendt Teen Center

All-New The Club Hierholzer Teen Center

Huge thanks to CBS News for the awesome segment on celebrating our 60th anniversary here at BGCBC, and the unveiling of our brand new Hierholzer Teen Center!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County is proud to celebrate the all-new Hierholzer Teen Center—located within the walls of our beloved Thomas D. Stephanis Club!

Huge thanks to Christy & Larry Hierholzer, and their unwavering commitment to providing this state-of-the-art home away from home for our Teens.

And thank you to our incredible staff, board members and supporters who continue to echo our mission and show up celebrating every milestone with us!

County-Wide Club Clean-Up

Our County-Wide Clean-Up Was a Success! A big THANK YOU to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and came out to support. Together, we made a major impact — beautifying our 17 Clubs which includes 6 Teen Centers – showing just how powerful community spirit can be. We’d also like to give special recognition to:

Companies/Groups:
CITY Furniture
Victra
Regions Bank
Rotary Club of Weston
COOL Church
Walmart
Sun Life Financial
National African American Insurance Association
Castle Group
Community Christian Church
Emerge Broward
FSU Black Alumni Association FSU Alumni Association
Vector Climate
JM Family Enterprises, Inc.

Board Members:  Irlande Audenier Michael Fischler Harrison Jones  Daniel Mazloum Nicole Almeida Chad Simpson

Donations:
Matt Modist
Walmart

Thank you to the staff, volunteers, local organizations, schools, Board members, Club alumni, churches, community partners, and families who joined forces — your time and energy made a difference!

Representative Lisa Dunkley Club Visit

We were honored to welcome back Representative Lisa Dunkley to Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County!

Thank you for your continuous support and taking the time to visit our Club, connect with our youth, and support the next generation of leaders.

Round Up with Walmart

Support BGCBC! Round up to the nearest dollar at checkout next time you shop at Walmart!

September Work Anniversaries

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

Thank you, Happy Anniversary!