Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Teen Center of Excellence Hosts A Tornado Relief Drive For Affected Club Members
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Teen Center of Excellence (TCOE) serves teens ages 12-18 in Ferguson and the surrounding communities. As part of the teens concluding the end of summer camp and a deeper impact into communities and neighborhoods where kids need us most, TCOE members will host a tornado relief effort for those affected by the devastating May 16, 2025 tornado.
WHAT: Donations will be accepted through July 25, 2025. Teens from BGCSTL Clubs are waging a friendly competition with each other to raise the most items.
The teens are asking the community to donate the following items:
- Toiletries
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Non-perishable items
- Diapers (all sizes)
- First Aid kits
- Dental hygiene products (toothbrushes/toothpaste)
For questions regarding donations, call 314-335-8240
WHEN: NOW THROUGH JULY 25, 2025
WHERE: BGCSTL TEEN CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, 9200 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63136
WHY: To support families affected by the tornado.
To schedule an interview, please contact the Vice-President of Marketing & Communications, Deneen Busby, at 314-680-7998 or by email, deneen@bgcstl.org.
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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports, and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs serve youth across the region at twelve locations, including (Adams Park Club, Bethalto Club, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, and the Teen Center of Excellence). We also operate Mentor St. Louis and the St. Louis Internship Program.
