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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