Boys & Girls Clubs of America

A Magical Holiday Moment in Times Square! This month, 13 talented Club members from the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem took center stage at the Times Square Old Navy store to perform songs from Jennifer Hudson's new holiday album. What they didn’t know? Jennifer herself was there to surprise them! 💙🎶 As the face of Old Navy's holiday campaign, Jennifer made the event truly unforgettable. Thank you to Old Navy for creating such a special moment for our Club kids and for highlighting their incredible talent. These are the moments that inspire and bring holiday magic to life! #GreatFutures

A huge thank you to Spin Master for hosting the incredible Sharing and Caring event at Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens! At this special event, Club kids enjoyed a fun-filled day complete with a bounce house, ice cream, games, and the chance to choose two toys—one for themselves and one to share with a friend. 💙🎁 Since 2021, Spin Master has been a valued partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, supporting arts programming and inspiring creativity through the MyFuture platform. From contests like the DIY Figurine Contest to career panels and live events, Spin Master helps kids dream big and unlock their potential. Learn more about our partnership: https://bit.ly/3Dmz3TJ

Make a difference in a child’s life today, all it takes is one:  https://lnkd.in/eUSSEcNp  Thank you James Frison, MBA, BSME for the work you do! ❄️

This week, we’re celebrating the amazing work Boys & Girls Club teens do in their communities. Supported by the NFL #InspireChange initiative, these teens have stepped up to create lasting change and tackle important issues! 💙 ⭐ Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County hosted the "You Matter" Project, bringing teens and community leaders together for a mental health panel to share solutions and strategies for a brighter future. ⭐ Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade (Florida), Inc. raised awareness of pollution in Florida’s waters through a fundraising gala featuring artwork created by Club kids, with proceeds going to support the cause. ⭐ Boys & Girls Clubs of Children’s Aid focused on gun violence in their community by hosting a town hall to spark critical conversations. Teens like these inspire us every day with their leadership and dedication to making a difference. Thank you to the National Football League (NFL) for empowering them to continue their incredible work! Learn more about Inspire Change: https://lnkd.in/euw69Du2

This holiday season, kids need your help more than ever. Safe spaces like Boys & Girls Clubs are essential for kids to thrive and your gift can make all the difference. 💙 Act now to give Club kids the safe places they deserve : https://lnkd.in/eUSSEcNp

Last week, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and PUMA Group teamed up to surprise members of Boys and Girls Club of Harlem with holiday cheer and some very special guests! Here’s what went down: 🗣️ A$AP Rocky, rapper and proud Harlem native, stopped by to inspire Club youth with his story, encouraging them to chase their dreams and value the power of community. 🎁 Over 150 local Club kids received PUMA merch, Fenty Skin products, and used their creativity to personalize their tote bags and shoes. 🤝 Meaningful mentorship conversations were led by PUMA’s brand ambassadors including Rihanna, designers Dapper Dan and Danielle Guizio, Colm Dillane (the artist and designer behind KidSuper), and more. 🎧 Club Kid DJ Smithy Boy emceed the event, providing the perfect soundtrack for the evening. 🙏 Special shoutout to our teammates at PUMA for your collaboration on this event, and to Michelle Marshall (Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Impact at PUMA) for your leadership. 💙 Thank you to PUMA and Boys & Girls Club of Harlem for reminding us all that #GreatFutures start with moments like these. #AllItTakesIsOne #GreatFutures

We’re incredibly grateful to Kohl's for their continued support as a signature sponsor of our Youth of the Year program! Thank you for making moments like this possible and empowering the next generation of leaders. 💙 A special thank you to Kohl’s CMO, Christie Raymond for sharing and championing our incredible partnership! #KohlsCares #GreatFutures

The holidays are magical, but they can also be a bit hectic. That’s why we created a FREE holiday toolkit filled with games, crafts, and activities to help families connect, laugh, and make memories this season. Whether you need a quick craft to keep kids busy or a game everyone will enjoy, this 13-page guide has you covered: 🎁 Holiday tradition ideas 🎨 Easy crafts and activities 🎉 Family-friendly games Download your free guide today and make this holiday season extra special for the whole family! 👉 https://lnkd.in/es3WSeu7

A huge thank you to Chips Ahoy (Mondelēz International) for hosting an incredible event at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County in New Jersey! 🍪 Teens enjoyed a fun-filled day with ice cream sandwiches made from Chips Ahoy cookies, music, games like corn hole, and the chance to connect with local Chips Ahoy employees. We’re so grateful for Chips Ahoy’s ongoing support, from fostering creativity through arts programs to their focus on empowering teens. Your commitment makes a lasting difference in the lives of the young people we serve. 💙 #GreatFutures

Last week, we teamed up with (Newell Brands) Sharpie® and Paper Mate® at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club to unleash creativity and celebrate the joy of the season! Club kids had an amazing time using Sharpie Creative Markers and Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Bright! Pens to decorate a mural and design personalized ornaments, pencil cases and sketchbooks. The day was made even more special with a visit from artist Jordana Schrager, who led a drawing workshop and shared insights about creativity and content creation, inspiring our young artists to dream big! This event is part of Sharpie and Paper Mate’s incredible $1 million, three-year partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which supports arts programming nationally and includes exciting local club engagements like this one. 💙 Learn more about our partnership: https://lnkd.in/edaCdCsZ