HOW HAS BEING A MEMBER OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IMPACTED YOUR LIFE? Herbert Hoover was my safe haven, a place to go and be surrounded with encouraging and supportive staff. It was my home away from home. Growing up in such a positive atmosphere, the ideals of the...
HOW HAS BEING A MEMBER OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IMPACTED YOUR LIFE? The Herbert Hoover Boys’ Club impacted my life in so many ways. First and foremost it taught me how to be a team player in life. My three mentors at HHBC were Clarence Pearson, Cicero Clark, and...
HOW THE CLUB HAS IMPACTED YOUR LIFE?: The Club helped save my life, literally! Herbert Hoover kept me off the streets, and brought me into a safe loving environment. Surrounded by positive mentors, Herbert Hoover leaders helped me evolve into the woman I am today. I...
HOW THE CLUB HAS IMPACTED YOUR LIFE?: Being a Club member during my formative years was critical to my success as it helped build my confidence, provided positive reinforcement of my interests and activities, and of course, provided orthodontic care that gave me a...
HOW THE CLUB HAS IMPACTED YOUR LIFE?: The Club afforded me the opportunity to learn how to swim, participate in wood shop, arts and crafts, pool, and ping-pong in addition to becoming involved in organized sports. With mentors such as Mr. Woods (Director), Mrs. Cuffie...
