✨ Special Guests at This Morning's Board Meeting! ✨ Today, we were honored to welcome Carmen, an 8th grader at Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy, and Tyra Cole, the KC Girls Prep Site Director, to our board meeting. Carmen has attended the Girls Club site since it opened earlier this year and shared her inspiring story with our board members. Here’s what Carmen had to say: "I love being part of Girls Club because it has helped me grow so much. Before joining, I had a hard time opening up around strangers, but Girls Club has made me feel more comfortable and confident. It’s not just fun—it’s a place where I learn a lot too." Carmen also shared her love for basketball, volleyball, dancing, and cooking, and talked about how the Club has taught her to express herself better, communicate respectfully, and feel empowered in a safe and supportive space. Her dreams? To become a flight attendant so she can travel the world and maybe even a professional athlete. Carmen, thank you for being part of the Club and for inspiring us with your story! 💙 #HelpKCKids #GreatFutures #GirlsClub #YouthVoices
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
Non-profit Organization Management
Kansas City, Missouri 2,769 followers
More than 100 Years of Building Great Futures
About us
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City has served as a leader in youth development programming and advocacy efforts for urban youth for more than a century. The Clubs provide access to life-changing programs, resources, opportunities and experiences in safe, secure environments to the young people who need us the most on a daily basis. Nearly 1,000 young people walk through our of our five Club sites every day and we serve nearly 8,000 unduplicated members annually. The Clubs are truly a beacon of hope in some of our community’s toughest neighborhoods. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City is to promote the development of self-esteem, values, and skills for boys and girls, ages 5-18, with special emphasis on youth from disadvantaged circumstances. The vision of the organization is to be the leader in providing developmental opportunities for significant numbers of youth. Our strategic vision is to assist Kansas City’s children and youth to live out their greatest dreams through the development of skills and competencies and keep 100% of active Club members on track for high school graduation with post-secondary plans. In order to achieve this vision, we have established a comprehensive, year-round educational focus for our programming. The blueprint we’ve created allows for all of our programmatic endeavors to build off one another in a specific, intentional manner. This Whole Child organizational approach enables us to support and supplement educational enrichment activities while also building life skills in more traditional youth development frameworks. Youth development programming offered by the Clubs fits within four core areas: Healthy Lifestyles, Education & Careers, Technology, and Public Speaking & Leadership. For more information about the Clubs, as well as donor and volunteer information, please visit our website at www.helpkckids.org or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/helpKCkids.
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http://www.helpkckids.org
External link for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1912
- Specialties
- Youth Development
Locations
Employees at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
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Jason Roth
President & CEO - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
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David Dale II
Principal: Property, Casualty, & Life Specialist at Combined Insurance Service LLC
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Sharon Cleaver
Senior Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
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Molly Groebe
Sr. Director Of Resource Development at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City | Centurions Class of 2024
Updates
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Huge shoutout to Xavier Worthy and DICK'S Sporting Goods for coming through with an incredible delivery of sports equipment for our Club kids! The smiles on their faces say it all – they were beyond thrilled to receive these awesome items straight from their favorite Chiefs wide receiver! Your generosity helps our kids stay active, build teamwork, and dream big. Thank you for making such a positive impact in their lives! Check it out here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g_u75VFj #ChiefsKingdom #ThankYou #InspiringFutures #helpkckids #greatfutures
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🏀 Excitement is in the air! We just wrapped up two fantastic coaches' training sessions, bringing together lots of returning and new faces for an incredible basketball season ahead! Our amazing coaches shared tips and strategies for success. There's still time to join our coaching team and for individual players to sign up. Ready to make some magic on the court? 🏆 Sign up today and be part of something special! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gH7XawC8 #GetInTheGame #HoopsTime 🏀✨
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✨ The magic of Giving Tuesday is here! Thank you to everyone who has already joined us in creating brighter futures for kids and teens in our community. But the day isn’t over yet—there’s still time to make a difference! Your donation today can: 🍎 Provide a warm meal to a child who might otherwise go hungry. 💬 Pair a young person with a mentor who says, “I believe in you.” 🎓 Help a teen graduate and break the cycle for future generations. Every gift matters. Every act of kindness counts. Together, we can bring hope, opportunity, and holiday magic to those who need it most. Click the link below and be part of something truly special! ➡️https://lnkd.in/gSPWK8-Y Let’s finish strong and change lives together. #GivingTuesday #GreatFutures #HelpKCKids #MakeADifference
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✨ This Giving Tuesday, be the one who makes a difference! ✨ All it takes is one: 💙 One mentor to say, “I believe in you,” sparking confidence and leadership. 🍎 One meal to ensure no child goes to bed hungry tonight. 🎓 One graduate to break a generational cycle and build a brighter future. This holiday season, your gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City can open the door to countless opportunities for kids and teens in our community. Click the link below to give today and bring hope, opportunity, and the magic of the holidays to those who need it most. ➡️https://lnkd.in/gSPWK8-Y Together, we can make this season truly special. Let’s create great futures! 🙌 #GivingTuesday #GreatFutures #MakeADifference
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✨ Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! ✨ Make a lasting impact: Every donation—big or small—helps fund life-changing programs, provide nourishment, and offer vital support to youth in tough times. 💙 This holiday season, your gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City could be the one thing that changes everything for a child in need. ✨ All it takes is one. All it takes is you to bring hope, opportunity, and the magic of the holidays to kids and teens who need it most. Click the link below to give and be part of something greater. Together, we can change lives! 🙌 ➡️https://lnkd.in/gSPWK8-Y #GivingTuesday #MakeADifference #helpkckids #greatfutures
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✨🎄 We have an Exclusive Discount for YOU this holiday season! Join us for JINGLE! Holiday's Boys & Girls Club Night on Friday, December 6th, 4:30 PM – Close. Here’s what’s waiting for you: -Wander through a light maze with 4 million Christmas lights -Ice skate on a forest trail* - Snow tubbing on a *10-lane real snow hill - Shop at the JINGLE! Village - Sample festive food trucks + holiday cocktails - Enjoy musicians, magicians, jugglers & more! - Plus meet Santa & Mrs. Claus 📣 Use code BOYSGIRLSFAM for $5 off your tickets! 🎟️https://ow.ly/J5ct50Uan86 #JingleHoliday #helpkckids #greatfutures *Select activities require additional fees.
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Happy Thanksgiving from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City! Today, we give thanks for the incredible kids, families, staff, and supporters who make our mission possible. Because of YOU, we continue to inspire, empower, and provide opportunities for kids to achieve their greatest potential. We are so grateful for our community's generosity and love that helps make the Clubs a second home for so many. This Thanksgiving, let’s celebrate the power of connection, kindness, and giving back. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and abundant holiday! #Thankful #HappyThanksgiving #HelpKCKids #GreatFutures
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Holiday Schedule Alert! 📆 Check out our holiday closing dates and plan your Club visits accordingly. Wishing you and your family a safe & joyous holiday season! #HappyHolidays #Helpkckids #greatfutures
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Our November e-newsletter is here. From inspiring stories about our teen-led mental health event and flag football champions to a special visit from the Black Women’s Player Collective, this month’s edition is packed with exciting updates from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City. Click the link below to read all about the amazing things happening at our Clubs! 🌟 #BGCkc #GreatFutures #ClubNews https://conta.cc/49o0etj