Marlon Baylor

Marlon Baylor

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...
Andrea Woods

Andrea Woods

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...
Chloe Woods

Chloe Woods

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...
Timothy Banks

Timothy Banks

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...
Donald James Buckner III

Donald James Buckner III

HOW THE CLUB HAS IMPACTED YOUR LIFE?: The Club has impacted my life in many different ways. One thing it has taught me is to always stay positive towards life no matter what happens. Having the homework assistance program also helped me improve in those academic areas...
Raquel Jones

Raquel Jones

HOW THE CLUB HAS IMPACTED YOUR LIFE?: The Club gave me vision. The Club gave me drive. The Club gave me perspective. The Club taught me that no matter how much society tells me that I am just a statistic on someone’s balance sheet, that my value is measured in buying...