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St. Louis Internship Program Celebrates 30 Years – Over 4,200 Interns Served!

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 nearly 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...

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Great Futures Moment – Golf Tournament a Success

GREAT FUTURES MOMENT JIM BUTLER MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC RAISES OVER $325K FOR CLUB KIDS & TEENS               Thanks to the committee, sponsors, players and volunteers who joined us at Norwood Hills Country Club for a day of golf supporting Great Futures for BGCSTL youth at the Jim Butler Memorial Golf Classic! Over $325,000 was raised for Club kids, teens and programs! At the tournament, two Herbert Hoover Club teens, 17 year old Kiari E. and 12 year old...

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Women’s Leadership Circle Snaps – Karen Middleton

  WLC Wednesday SNAPS! This week we’re giving snaps to Women’s Leadership Circle leader Karen Middleton. She grew up in Saint Louis and remembers taking swim lessons at the Club. Occupation: Bonds Trader Favorite Children’s Book: The Velveteen Rabbit Favorite Snack: Chocolate covered strawberries Pets: Pearl, 7-year-old Shih Tzu Advice to yourself: Stay in the moment (you never know when a moment becomes a precious memory) What do you want women to know about the WLC? I want women to know...

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2022 Recognition Event & Alumni Hall of Honor

2022 Recognition Event & Alumni Hall of Honor   ST. LOUIS (June 8, 2022) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is proud to announce the 2022 Annual Recognition event honorees and Alumni Hall of Honor inductees! Each year the staff, board members, volunteers and supporters are acknowledged and celebrated for their commitment to the Boys & Girls Clubs as well as the kids and teens that we serve. The 2022 BGCSTL Alumni Hall of Honor inductees are L to R Marquis...

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2022 Table for Four Recap

Table for Four Event Raises Funds to Support Boys & Girls Club Youth TWO Teens Honored with Award for Volunteerism & Leadership Youth of the Year Awarded a Full Ride Scholarship The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis held its annual Table for Four event on April 14, 2022 at the Ritz Carlton St. Louis. The luncheon, themed, Women Leading the Way, attracted nearly 500 guests and raised over $140k to support programs for girls at the Clubs. Proceeds from this event support...

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Table for Four Event/Media Alert 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REQUEST FOR COVERAGE EVENT ALERT  Contact: Shuntaé Shields Ryan shuntae@bgcstl.org or 314-335-8009 “Women Leading the Way” at Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Table for Four event April 14, 2022 at the Ritz Carlton The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis will hold its annual Table for Four event on April 14, 2022, 11 am – 1 pm at the Ritz Carlton. The luncheon, themed, Women Leading the Way, attracted nearly 350 guests last year and raised over...

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BGCSTL Announces 5.2M Gift from MacKenzie Scott

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REQUEST FOR COVERAGE Contact: Shuntaé Shields Ryan shuntae@bgcstl.org or 314-335-8009 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Announces 5.2M Gift from MacKenzie Scott Donation part of significant $281 million investment in Boys & Girls Clubs around the country ST. LOUIS (March 17, 2022) – Today, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis announced a gift of $5.2M from MacKenzie Scott. This significant support is part of a larger collective gift of $281 million to...

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St. Louis Companies Needed to Place Interns

The St. Louis Internship Program is building a pipeline of diverse 21st century talent. This summer, the offices of St. Louis’ best businesses, nonprofits and organizations will be home to more than 100 hardworking and talented high school students. The St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP), a key part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, creates valuable summer internships proven to increase work readiness and develop professional skills, all while building a diverse and reliable...

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BGC Bethalto Recognition Event

Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto honored board members, community partners and staff at their recent Recognition Event for their commitment to the Boys & Girls Clubs as well as the kids and teens that we serve. Congrats to all of the following honorees! National Service to Youth Awardees: Given to staff and board members who have rendered long and devoted service to the Boys & Girls Club Movement. Kim Haywood Ruth Daniels Cassandra Johnson Vanessa Reynolds Candice Borders Charlotte...

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BGC Bethalto Dinner Auction Recap

Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto held its 25th annual Help Kids Dinner Auction at Julia’s Banquet Center in East Alton. This is the organization’s largest fundraising event that supports the mission and provides much-needed programming year-round for members. The Disco Fever themed event was a huge success with over 150 attendees and raising $41,000! Highlights of the evening included the ever-popular dessert auction, designer purse raffle, treasure chest auction and traditional silent and...

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Lailah Green Wins 2022 Youth of the Year

YOUTH OF THE YEAR WINNER ANNOUNCED AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS GREAT FUTURES GALA Lailah Green Wins Youth of the Year, $5,000 in Scholarships & A NEW CAR Over 330 guests and $700,000 raised for Club kids and teens! St. Louis, MO, October 22, 2021 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is proud to announce the 2022 Youth of the Year winner is O’Fallon Park Club member Lailah Green! Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club...

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Great Futures Gala 2021

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Annual Great Futures Gala Outdoor Tailgate Style Park & Party with a Purpose The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) will hold its annual Great Futures Gala on Wednesday, October 20 on the upper Muny Lot in Forest Park, tailgate and outdoor movie style. Last year the event was outdoors for the first time due to covid precautions and it was such a success that we returned for year two! The outdoor gala will include all of the...

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Recognition Event Honorees & Alumni Hall of Honor 2021

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Honors Alumni, Board Members, Community Partners & Staff at Annual Recognition Event ST. LOUIS (August 13, 2021) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is proud to announce the 2021 Annual Recognition event honorees and Alumni Hall of Honor inductees! Each year the staff, board members, volunteers and supporters are acknowledged and celebrated for their commitment to the Boys & Girls Clubs as well as the kids and teens...

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