Showing kids how to become leaders
Growing up, Rikki Kyle never sought the spotlight. Rikki, now 19, says leadership “was something I wasn’t really sure I was interested …
Giving back to kids and the community
John Killings’ mother taught him to be grateful for what he has. She instilled in John and his twin brother the value …
New York Life executive chosen top Boys & Girls Club board volunteer
Tamra Billinghurst-Black, a Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland board member, has been named the outstanding board volunteer for 2018 by Boys …
Kristy Amy named top board volunteer
Kristy Amy, whose Soul to Sole program has distributed more than 1,000 paris of shoes and socks to Cleveland kids since 2013, …
BGCC arts director nominated for top Ohio award
Jakayla Douglas, 12, is one of Matt Bott’s students at Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland, a nonprofit serving 8,600 kids each …
Why I volunteer
“It gives me a true sense of purpose to support an amazing staff and the incredible kids who walk through the doors …
Why I give
“When I was a small child, my family had some very tough times. We were fortunate in that there was a strong …
Why I volunteer
“I have volunteered for the Boys and Girls Club in Manhattan, Houston and now Cleveland. The common threads running through all three …
Why I give
“I want these kids to have the opportunity to become great. I want them to have a truly safe environment to not …
Why I volunteer
“I volunteer at Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland because it provides a dynamic environment where meaningful engagement with youth can be …
Why I give
“On giving, wow, what a win-win! I get so much more from giving than I put into it – so it’s an …
Why I volunteer
“I volunteer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland because they remember. ‘Hi Miss Alyssa.’ ‘Will you help me with my homework …