Stories — Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond

Changing the Odds for Youth to Succeed in School

Changing the Odds for Youth to Succeed in School

BGCMRJune 8, 2021 Comments

Teen Center Timelapse

Teen Center Timelapse

Lives are changedBGCMRMarch 1, 2021Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmondcovid-19, Coronavirus, virtual experience

Embracing the Arts

Embracing the Arts

Lives are changedBGCMRFebruary 2, 2021Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmondcovid-19, Coronavirus, virtual experience

Member Spotlight: Anijae Gives Back

Member Spotlight: Anijae Gives Back

Lives are changedBGCMRJanuary 13, 2021Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmondcovid-19, Coronavirus, virtual experience

Vision to Reality: Teen Center Coming Soon

Vision to Reality: Teen Center Coming Soon

Lives are changedBGCMRDecember 9, 2020Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmondcovid-19, Coronavirus, virtual experience

Acts of In-Kindness

Acts of In-Kindness

Lives are changedBGCMRNovember 19, 2020Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmondcovid-19, Coronavirus, virtual experience

Staying Connected with Club Alumni

Staying Connected with Club Alumni

Lives are changedBGCMRSeptember 22, 2020Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmondcovid-19, Coronavirus, virtual experience

Making the grade

Making the grade

BGCMRJuly 3, 2020Comment

Leadership Program Strengthens Spirit of Teenagers

Leadership Program Strengthens Spirit of Teenagers

Teen InitiativeBGCMRJune 16, 2020Youth of the Year, teens Comment

COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Response

BGCMRMay 29, 2020Comment

Clubs Making Virtual Connections

Clubs Making Virtual Connections

Lives are changedBGCMRApril 17, 2020Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmondcovid-19, Coronavirus, virtual experience Comment

Serving Richmond Families and Restaurants

Serving Richmond Families and Restaurants

BGCMRApril 12, 2020Buz & Ned's–Real BarbecueRVA, Restaurants, Buz & Ned's, BBQ, Barbecue, Henrico, VAComment

Meeting Teens Where They Are!

Meeting Teens Where They Are!

BGCMRApril 4, 2020Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmondcovid-19, Richmond, Petersburg, goLeadComment

City of Possibility

City of Possibility

At the Petersburg Club, staff and members alike push back against stereotypes about the place they call home.

BGCMROctober 11, 2019Petersburg Comment

Alumni Spotlight: RJ Robinson

Alumni Spotlight: RJ Robinson

Southside Club alum RJ Robinson is making a splash in the VCUArts program.

BGCMRSeptember 17, 2019alumni, Southside, art, volunteer Comment

Fairfield Court Turns 20!

Fairfield Court Turns 20!

Fairfield Court welcomed back alumni and friends to celebrate its 20th birthday!

BGCMRSeptember 13, 2019East End, Fairfield Court, murals, members, alumni, staff Comments

A Summer of Fun (and Learning!)

A Summer of Fun (and Learning!)

From exploring new places to building skills, the summer program offered something for everyone.

BGCMRAugust 27, 2019summer, voice, teens, MLK Club, Southside, Northside, Fairfield Court, Petersburg, programmingComment

Macy's Helps MLK Ready for School Year

Macy's Helps MLK Ready for School Year

Macy’s Short Pump Town Center donated $5,000 and gave 25 members the ultimate back-to-school shopping experience.

BGCMRAugust 19, 2019MLK Club, community partners, back to school Comment

Southside's Marylord Named National ImageMaker

Southside's Marylord Named National ImageMaker

Southside’s Marylord was named a 2019 Boys & Girls Clubs of America ImageMakers National Photography winner.

BGCMRAugust 13, 2019Southside, art, voice Comment

Inspired Service

Inspired Service

Longtime friend Nancy Taylor begins her term as chairperson of the BGCMR Board of Directors.

BGCMRJuly 30, 2019board Comment