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Our Stories

Our Clubs are filled with amazing stories.

These are our stories of Club members who have overcome incredible obstacles to find success, of parents and caregivers who are thankful that there’s a safe place where kids can go after school, of community members who were able to find assistance at the Club when they couldn’t find a hand anywhere else, and of Club employees and volunteers who always do whatever it takes to help.

The Boys & Girls Club of America Youth of the Year

The Boys & Girls Club of America Youth of the Year scholarship program has honored and celebrated the nation’s most inspiring teens and their incredible journeys. Stories of outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle have made Youth of the Year America’s premier leadership and recognition program for teens. These amazing young people represent the voice and spirit of hope for America. Inspiring all kids to lead. To succeed. To inspire. Youth of the Year is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global, and integrated world economy.

2023 BGCTM YOY Amber W.

Amber is a White Pine High School (WPHS) Senior who attends our White Pine Teen Center in Ely, NV. She is our first BGCTM YOY from a rural Club! Amber has been a member since 2017 and is currently a Youth Development Professional (YDP) at our DEN School Site. During her time at the Club, she has been extremely active in PowerHour, Triple Play, Torch Club, and Keystone Club. Amber’s goal is to pursue her business degree and work towards advancing to a leadership position in her future career. Amber is also a varsity volleyball player at WPHS. Her most memorable Club experience was working at the Kick-Off to Summer event. Her favorite quote is, “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things turn out.”

2023 BGCTM YOY Shelby P.

Shelby is a Robert McQueen High School Senior and attends our William N. Pennington Clubhouse. Shelby has been a member since 2012 and is currently a Junior Staff at our Pennington Clubhouse. During her time at the Club, she has been extremely active in ALL STARS, Money Matters, Keystone Club, and the LIT and Junior Staff program. Shelby’s dream job is to become a barber. Her most memorable Club experience is walking into the gym every day after school to play basketball with Chad. When Shelby is not at school or the Club, she enjoys walking her dog, Kita! Her favorite quote is, “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”

Annual Club Videos

2023 Annual Club Video

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