Boys and Girls Clubs of Weld County, Inc.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Weld County, Inc. Profile Page

General Information

Organization Name:	Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County, Inc.
Year Established:	1964
Executive Director:	Greg Kimbrough
Address:	PO Box 812
City:	Greeley
Zip Code:	80632
Phone Number:	(970) 353-1278
Website:	www.bgcweld.org
List of Board Members:
Joaquin Gallegos Chuck Dickson Hossein Shirazi Rob Herr Art Barker Aileen Barry Connie Berman Katy Burack Lorri Duran Mike Faulkner Dr. Doug Kemme Roger Knoph Vickie Lara Bunny Nolan Keith Sheaffer Charlie Shoop Kaye Monfort Tim Warde Ron Wittow
Number of Clients Served:	1200
Cause:	Families and Children

Mission Statement

Mission Statement:
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Program Summary

Program Summary:

The Boys & Girls Clubs offer youth ages 6-18 programs and services after-school and during the summer in 5 core areas: Character & Leadership Development Programs in Character and Leadership Development empower youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process and respect their own and others’ cultural identities. Education & Career Development Programs in Education and Career Development enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology to achieve success in a career. Health & Life Skills Programs in Health and Life Skills develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults. The Arts Programs in The Arts enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, performing arts and creative writing. Sports, Fitness & Recreation Programs in Sports, Fitness and Recreation develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.

Wish List

Organizational Wish List:
1. New Computers 2. Copy Paper 3. Art Supplies - Paint, Canvas, Pencils, Pastels 4. Sports Equipment - Basketballs, Footballs, Baseball gloves, Cones, Soccer Balls, Uniforms 5. School Supplies - Lined Paper, Pencils, Notebooks, Calculators 6. Cleaning Supplies - Paper Towels, Pinesol, Hand Soap 7. Office Furniture - Desks, Bookcases, Confrence Chairs

Client Story

Share a Brief Client Story:

Migel is now 18 and a junior in high school. He started at the Clubs at the age of 13 and is well on his way to college, but getting to this point has been difficult. Migel was recruited into the gang life at age 8 by his father and brother. He began doing drugs and drinking soon after. His mother was beaten anytime she tried to stop his father from taking him. Migel was beaten as part of his gang life, he also stopped attending school and soon his mother was arrested because of neglect. Migel tried to go back to school, but soon after his mom became ill and he and his brother watched her pass away. His father abandoned the family and he was left moving from relative to relative. His sister talked him into going to the Boys & Girls Clubs and that is where he began to change his life. At the age of 14 the state was awarded custody of Migel as none in his family was deemed fit to live with. Migel continued to attend the Clubs where he was exposed to new opportunities and encouraged to stay in school. Migel is now the president of the Keystone Club, a Jr. Staff, and traveled to Florida as part of the Clubs summer exchange program. In 2010 he was named youth of the year for the Clubs and competed at teh state level where he won a $500 scholarship for college.

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