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Generous Donation from Longtime Partner |
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is thrilled to announce that the Taylor Family and Enterprise Holdings will be making a gift of $5 Million dollars to support the recent mergers, combinations and partnerships! It will come in a combined donation from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation and the Crawford Taylor Family Foundation.
Mike Andrew, Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Senior Vice President – Corporate Counsel and BGCSTL board member said, "We appreciate the efforts that Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis has undertaken to work with the Mathews-Dickey team to create a unified organization that will serve our region’s youth. As such, we are pleased to continue supporting the work the organization does every day to support the GREAT FUTURES of St. Louis kids and teens."
Dr. Flint Fowler, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis says of the gift, "The Taylor Family and Enterprise Holdings have been longtime supporters and partners of BGCSTL and the youth we serve. Their generous gifts throughout the years have helped us to support and retain staff; enhance transportation; support events; establish the Teen Center of Excellence; and so much more. Without their ongoing support many of the initiatives and programs BGCSTL puts in place for our youth would be limited and we are very thankful for their generosity."
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MAKE AN IMPACT FOUNDATION OPENS NEW PLAYGROUND
AT HERBERT HOOVER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Partners include KMOV, Boys & Girls Club, and Miracle® Recreation
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Make An Impact Foundation, the non-profit dedicated to promoting the education and well-being of underserved children nationwide, opened a new playground this week for the children served daily by the Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club with the help of KMOV, BGCSTL, Andy’s Seasoning, BJC HealthCare, CarShield, Jim Butler Auto Group, Offerpad, and Scott Credit Union.
The new playground, with play areas for those 2-5 and 5-12 years of age, features play equipment from Miracle Recreation, a pioneer in manufacturing thrilling playgrounds for nearly a century. Play activities include classic equipment such as climbers, overhead events, and slides. The play space also includes innovative elements like the Accelerator Swing, an inclusive group swing, and several sensory and balance play activities including the Bongo Perch, Calypso Drum and Balance Beam.
View the KMOV story from the ribbon cutting, here. View more stories from our partners building the playground, here.
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St. Louis Internship Program Celebrates 30 Years – Over 4,200 Interns Served! |
In 2020, BGCSTL finalized its merger with the St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP), a seasoned workforce development program in the St. Louis area. For 30 years, SLIP has provided results-oriented career and college readiness experiences for area youth. SLIP’s goal is to provide hope and opportunity for high school students through paid summer internships, intensive employability training, and year-round college and career planning. SLIP works in partnership with businesses and community organizations to build the St. Louis community by developing motivated, well-trained, and talented youth for the workforce.
Leading St. Louis business partners who have participated in the program include Emerson, Polsinelli PC, Cushman & Wakefield, Lashly & Baer, RubinBrown, SM Wilson, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Thompson Coburn, Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Armstrong Teasdale and Armanino.
Mark Levison an attorney with Lashley & Baer PC, a member of the Board of Directors for BGCSTL, and a founding Board member of the St. Louis Internship Program shared the organization’s history. He commented, “Over thirty years ago I got together with Tim Hullverson and several other lawyers with the idea to equip over 50 students with paid internships. We were able to hire and outfit 52 students and today the program has spread to over 37 different cities and we’ve served over 4,200!”
Dr. Flint Fowler, BGCSTL president says of the anniversary, “I am excited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the St. Louis Internship Program. Career readiness and youth employment are critical components of our youth development process. We are fortunate to have this proven program as part of the Boys & Girls Clubs operation.”
Read more, here. Or, to view photos from the celebration, here.
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Ascension Charity Golf Classic Tickets on Sale |
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis are thrilled to once again be an official charity of the Ascension Charity Classic! Support the Tournament which returns September 6-11 at Norwood Hills Country Club. Golf legends anticipated to return include returning champion David Toms, Bernhard Langer, Ernie Els, John Daly, Jim Furyk and many more. Don't miss the excitement including the Legends Charity Challenge, presented by World Wide Technology on Sept 10th featuring Lee Trevino, Nancy Lopez, Hale Irwin, Blues Coach Craig Berube, Blues captain Ryan O'Reilly and Cardinals Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith compete in a 9-hole exhibition match, all for charity. Hospitality options and tickets still available by clicking here.
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Great Futures Gala Under the Big Top |
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Join us Under the Big Top in Grand Center at the Great Futures Gala on Wednesday, October 26, 2022! This year’s event, presented by Dowd Bennett, will be a memorable evening featuring circus acts, stories of impact shared from BGCSTL teens, DJ Quinn & Retro Boogie, eclectic food stations and so much more. Attire for the Gala will be casual. We will also announce our 2023 Youth of the Year at the event and celebrate the impact BGCSTL continues to have on kids and teens across MO & IL! To sponsor or purchase tickets, click here. Or, for more information contact Anne Ramsey here or 314-335-8014. Thanks to the 2022 Co-Chairs, Melanie & Jim Bennett, Jill & Ed Dowd and Lisa & Joe Bertain.
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Back to School Programs for Kids & Teens! |
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We’re so excited to be able to bring you another year of friends, activities and learning, the way only Boys & Girls Clubs can. Boys & Girls Clubs are here to do whatever it takes to ensure all kids have equal access to resources and opportunities to help them have a great future. Boys & Girls Clubs offers youth, ages 6-18, an enriching and dynamic experience that will spark creativity, engagement, and exploration through structured experiences every day after school! We have Clubs in Missouri & Illinois to meet your needs. In these uncertain times, let’s make sure all kids stay on a path towards a great future by keeping them engaged in After School programs, sports and activities! Including:
• College Prep
• Homework Help
• Tutoring
• Snack & Dinner Provided
• Career Planning
• Arts
• STEM
• Sports
• Teen Programming
• Mentoring
*Transportation offered at select locations
To register your child today or for more information, click here.
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Save the Date!
Bethalto Dinner Auction
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Julia’s Banquet Center
More coming soon.
Women’s Leadership Circle
Amazing Race
September 10, 2022
Mentors needed to serve in our Mentor St. Louis program. Click here for more.
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The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs serve youth across the region in MO & IL, locations include (Adams Park Club, Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto, Boys & Girls Club of Lovejoy, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, O’Fallon Park Club, Riverview Gardens Club, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Club and the Teen Center of Excellence). We also operate Mentor St. Louis and the St. Louis Internship Program. |
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2901 North Grand Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63107
Phone: (314) 335-8000
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