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Celebrating the power of mentorship this National Mentoring Month Every child benefits from having an adult who believes in them, listens to them and helps them find their voice. Those relationships are at the heart of how we support young people to build confidence, set goals and grow them into leaders. Research shows that youth with mentors are more likely to stay engaged in school and make positive choices because mentors offer the support that can change the course of a y

Finding Safety, Purpose and a Calling to Give Back To Egyptian Banks, known to most as Gyp, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati was never just an afterschool program. It was a safe place, a support system and at critical moments, a lifeline.   Gyp grew up in Cincinnati and moved around a lot with his family. His connection to BGCGC began when they lived in English Woods, and his mother landed a job at the Clem and Ann Buenger Club, so she brought Gyp and his sisters

By Bill Bresser, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati   When I first joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati (BGCGC) more than two decades ago, I never imagined I’d one day be writing about completing the largest youth development capital campaign in Cincinnati’s history. But here we are.  Our campaign,  A New Generation , has officially closed after raising more than $50 million. This not only makes it the largest youth development campaign our region ha

A Holiday Filled with Joy Community and Life-Changing Moments Every year, the holiday season brings a special kind of magic to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati. It is a time when our Clubs shine brightest. Our members gather for traditions they love, our community partners show their generosity in incredible ways and our staff gets to witness moments that remind us why this work matters so deeply.   This year may be our most joyful holiday season yet.   Kicking Of

For Jaden Maple, the doors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati opened a world of possibility. What started in middle school as a safe place to hang out and get help with her homework became a foundation for purpose, community and real growth.   A Club Kid Finds a Home Jaden grew up in Cincinnati and attended school in the West Clermont district. She first discovered BGCGC while she was in middle school at Glen Este. The Club was brand new at her school at the time

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati (BGCGC) marked a major milestone in October, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Larry & Rhonda Sheakley Club in Price Hill. The celebration, held Tuesday, October 21, brought together Club members, staff and longtime supporters to honor a decade of impact and unveil a newly renovated space inside the Sheakley Club as part of BGCGC’s A New Generation capital campaign. Larry and Rhonda Sheakley, whose generosity and vision have

This fall brought a milestone moment for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati. On Thursday, October 20, 2025, we officially opened the Western & Southern Youth Workforce Development Center, a first-of-its-kind facility designed entirely for high school teens across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. What began as a dream more than two years ago is now a welcoming, inspiring space where young people can discover pathways to their future.   A Space Designed for T

How a volunteer’s heart for teaching became a lifelong mission of service When Bill Bresser first walked through the doors of the Espy Club in Lower Price Hill more than twenty years ago, he wasn’t looking for a career. A University of Cincinnati graduate with a degree in biology, he thought his path might lead to teaching or medical research. But when a friend suggested he volunteer as a tutor with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, Bill decided to give it a try

Breaking Cycles, Building Connections   A Club That Opened New Worlds For Tammy Riddle, the Chase & Cole Fischer Club was more than a...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati (BGCGC) stands at a pivotal moment. Through our A New Generation capital campaign, the...

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, our programming is about much more than just keeping kids busy. We’re preparing our students...

A Place to Grow Up and Stand Out For Bryanna Hall, the Boys & Girls Clubs wasn’t just a place to go after school. It was a second home, a...

Michael Chapman didn’t realize the Boys & Girls Club had changed his life until decades after he first walked through its doors. Like...

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, our mission is simple but powerful: help young people build great futures through safe...

A Bold New Vision for Teen Success For decades, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati has been a safe haven for thousands of children...

For Trayonna Barnes, resilience isn't just a character trait. It's a way of life. Growing up in a single-parent household in Cincinnati,...

Building Dreams from the Roots Up For Ricardo “Rico” Grant, growing up in Cincinnati’s Avondale neighborhood wasn’t just about...

A Beacon in the Villages of Roll Hill    We’re excited to introduce our newest and most transformative space: the Richard T. Farmer Boys...

A New Generation of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati.