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Club Director, Clem & Ann Buenger Club Working with children has always been about more than education for Kelsey Bosley. It is about building relationships, strengthening communities and helping young people discover their own reasons to be excited about learning. As Club Director of the Clem & Ann Buenger Club in Newport, Kentucky, Kelsey brings a diverse background in education, libraries and community programming to her work with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati

What does workforce development look like for a teenager? At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, it can mean learning how to write a resume, practicing for an interview or exploring a career they may have never considered. It can also mean picking up a drill, learning how to install drywall, painting, building shelving and working alongside women in the skilled trades. That was the experience for more than 35 high school girls from across BGCGC during the She Bu

A Lifetime in the Club, A Career Built on Passion We’re proud of the fact that for many of our members, happy memories of the Boys & Girls Clubs go all the way back to their childhood. But for Colton Shrader, Club Director of the Chase & Cole Fischer Club, his experience with our organization started even before he can remember. This early introduction sparked a lifelong connection with Boys & Girls Clubs that led him to where he is today, creating the same kind of welcoming,

Former Chase & Cole Fischer Club member Eian Elmer helped give members a memorable start to the school year. A familiar face returned to Greater Cincinnati this week, this time with a special opportunity for 20 current Club members. Former Chase & Cole Fischer Club member and current collegiate basketball star Eian Elmer hosted a back-to-school shopping event at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Newport, giving each member $200 to spend on whatever they wanted or needed for the year a

For three teens at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati’s Workforce Development Center, a summer trip to Washington, D.C. was about much more than seeing the sights. It was an opportunity to find their voices, meet young people from across the country, learn how to advocate for issues they care about and discover that their ideas can make a difference. The teens, Jyelle, Destiny and Kamari, traveled to Washington, D.C., July 12-16 to participate in Boys & Girls Club

For many children, summer break is a time to relax, play and enjoy a break from the classroom. But without regular learning opportunities, the long summer months can also lead to the "summer slide," when students begin to lose some of the academic skills they worked so hard to build during the last school year. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, summer is designed differently. Every day combines fun, friendship and unforgettable experiences with hands-on learnin

This summer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati members explored creativity, confidence and self-expression through a series of performing arts workshops led by the American Legacy Theatre. Made possible through the generous support of the Charles H. Dater Foundation, the program combines social-emotional learning with hands-on theater experiences that encourage young people to discover new ways to communicate and connect. During one session, members learned that every

By 9 a.m., Club members were beginning to trickle through the doors, greeted by familiar faces and a day full of opportunities ahead. Excitement was already building as the 5th and 6th grade room began lining up for a field trip to Jungle Jim's International Market. As conversations picked up and friends reunited, the day quickly got underway with a STEM challenge that had members thinking like engineers. In preparation for Friday's egg drop, members worked together to bra

From the Clem & Ann Buenger Club to Cincinnati’s Airwaves Long before he became the voice that thousands of Cincinnatians tune in to on Kiss 107.1’s JonJon and Friends, Jon Curl was just a kid from Newport looking for a place to belong after school. For Jon, that place was the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati's Buenger Club. Growing up in Newport, Jon lived only a few blocks from the Club. During his middle school years, the Club became a regular part of his routi

On May 7, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati community gathered at the Western & Southern Workforce Development Center in Price Hill for our first Signing Day celebration. Graduating seniors from Clubs across Greater Cincinnati took the stage to publicly announce their plans after high school, surrounded by family members, mentors, staff and peers who have supported them along the way. Much like an athlete signing with a college team, each student had the opportun

For David Whitehead, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati wasn’t just a place to go after school. It was a foundation that helped shape the course of his life. Born and raised in Cincinnati as the youngest of six, David grew up in a home filled with love and support. Both of his parents were present and deeply committed to their family. But like many working parents, they were often busy. The Club became the place where David and his siblings could go, not only to s

Every April, National Volunteer Month gives us the opportunity to recognize the individuals and organizations who make a difference in the lives of young people across our region. At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, we are fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers. But few partnerships have stood the test of time quite like our relationship with St. Xavier High School. For more than half a century, St. Xavier students have been a consistent presence in our Cl

A Safe Place That Shaped a Life of Service For Jeremy Head, the Boys & Girls Club wasn’t just somewhere to go after school. It was a place that changed the course of his life. Growing up just a few blocks from the former Espy Club on Glenway Avenue in Cincinnati, Jeremy became a member in 1991 and stayed connected to the Club through 2004. During those years, he was there almost every day. “It was a safe place for me,” Jeremy said. “The Club gave me somewhere to go, somet

Update: Hon’essty went on to represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati in the next stage of the Youth of the Year competition for the State of Ohio on April 14 in Columbus, OH. She took third place out of nine finalists and was awarded an additional $2,500 scholarship for her achievement! Every year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati celebrates some of the most inspiring young leaders in our community through the Youth of the Year awards. The annual

For nearly three decades, Ms. Veronica Renee Pitts has been a constant at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati’s Avondale Club, known today as the Dudley S. Taft Club. Since October 17, 1995, Ms. Pitts has welcomed generations of young people through the Club’s doors, guiding, encouraging and supporting them along the way. A popular opinion around Avondale is that she’s “raised half the neighborhood.” And after nearly 30 years of service, it’s easy to understand why.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, we talk a lot about building great futures. But we also know something just as important: kids can’t chase their dreams if they don’t feel healthy, supported and confident in who they are. That’s why Fit for Life is such a meaningful part of our mission. It’s more than just sports or gym time. It’s an ongoing commitment to whole child development. From movement and nutrition to emotional wellness and stress management, our Clubs

From Club Member to Catalyst of Creativity and Connection When you walk into a Boys & Girls Club in Cincinnati, you might not expect that one of the young faces you see today will one day circle back as a leader, a creator and an inspiration. But that’s exactly the journey of Armani Yett- someone whose path has taken him across cities, through triumphs and trials, and back to the community that gave him his first sense of belonging. A Place That Felt Like Home Armani’s stor

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