See How Stability Helps Justin Find His Place
A very outgoing young man with a mind that moves a mile a minute, Justin is very inquisitive but extremely helpful. He must be kept busy to keep his curious mind moving in the right...
Success Stories
Adilim and His Family Find Big Support After a Big Move
Born in Nigeria, Adilim and his family moved to America when he was just a small baby.
With little or no family in the county to look to for support, Adilim’s mother found herself in a...
How College Bound helped Amanda’s Education
I thought high school was going to be easy and I wouldn’t have any problems; but when I got there, I definitely found some challenges. It was hard for me to transition to 9th...
Carla is College Bound
Before high school, I had no concept of college and what I would do after graduation. I guess you could say I wasn’t focused, and I had no motivation.
When I entered the Club, those...
Jasmine’s Eyes Open Wide with Opportunities
Jasmine was in third grade when she became a member of her Boys & Girls Club. For the five years she has been a member, her Club has always known her to be a nice and very proper young...
Teens today face drugs, crime and violence. But Jay chooses the Club.
Since the first time Jay walked into his Boys & Girls Club nine years ago, he has never wanted to miss a day.
He loves basketball, music, gardening and watching old action movies...
A Little Encouragement Goes A Long Way…
When Wayne came to his Boys & Girls Club, his negative attitude was reflected in his behavior and his grades at school. But a dedicated staff saw his potential and worked with him day in and...
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“My Boys & Girls Club has reminded me that I should never back down or quit because of the challenges that face me.”
—Taylor Comer
Success Story:
See How Stability Helps Justin Find His Place
A very outgoing young man with a mind that moves a mile a minute, Justin is very inquisitive but extremely helpful. He must be kept busy to keep his curious mind moving in the right direction.
Justin, 15, moved around a lot during his childhood and pre-teen years and lived with multiple guardians. His constant change took a toll on his confidence and sense of belonging.
Since joining the Club in 2005,...