With 138,500 kids at 189 sites across 77 communities, we enable all young people, especially those who need opportunity most, to reach their full potential.
We thank Altria for their support to Clubs in Wisconsin. We appreciate the actions they've taken to limit underage access to tobacco, while continuing to invest in impactful evidence-based positive youth development, prevention and cessation programs.
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A new grant-funded K-12 medical assistant pathway program, led by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, serves as an entry point into the medical field and provides real hospital work experience for Milwaukee students.
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Stan Kocos left a tremendous impact across many areas, including out of school time programming in Wisconsin. Celebrate his legacy with us on June 27th in Fond du Lac.
Local organizations eligible to sponsor SFSP meal sites include Boys & Girls Clubs. To qualify, meal sites must be located in areas where at least 50% or more of households with children are at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.
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An $84,000 investment from Marshfield Clinic will go to six Boys & Girls Club organizations across central and northern Wisconsin. Those dollars will expand healthy lifestyle programming.
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“This campaign was never just about a building,” CEO Rebecca Veium said. “It was about what this community believes our kids deserve...we have watched businesses, families, alumni, foundations come together in ways that have been incredibly inspiring."
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“Marshfield Clinic Region is proud to invest in youth” said Jay Shrader. “This contribution underscores our leadership in approaching health holistically – beyond clinical care – and our commitment to strengthening rural and underserved communities.”
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With this investment, Marshfield Clinic & @SanfordHealth continues their commitment to addressing youth mental health, fitness programs, food security, trauma informed care, violence reduction, and other social drivers of health across Wisconsin.
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“We are honored to partner with @mfldclinic to create healthy communities,” said Andy Gussert, Director of Boys & Girls Clubs. “Our combined collaboration with @SanfordHealth to address social determinants of health will have an immense impact over time.”
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Every dollar invested in the state’s Boys & Girls Clubs returns $10.40 in earnings and cost-savings to local communities, making the impact of the @mfldclinic contribution escalate to over $873,000 across Wisconsin. Thank you @SanfordHealth
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“A trauma‑informed approach helps our staff recognize what youth may be carrying and respond with care, consistency, and understanding. It allows us to create environments where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to build resilience.”
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BGCA aims to grow work-based learning experiences from 44,000 in 2023 to 78,000 by 2028 and expand foundational Life & Workforce Readiness programming to 100% of Clubs nationwide.
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Club CEO Gretzinger said, “It’s just a fun family night. It’s not a fundraiser event, but the food trucks did say they’ll donate a portion of the proceeds.” Gretzinger added the racers love to do these kinds of events and become immersed in the community.
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College Decision Day is a special evening to recognize the dedication, determination, and future goals of these 230 incredible scholars—many of whom will be the first in their families to attend college.
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“We value Marshfield Clinic's focus on improving everyday conditions that allow kids to grow, live and thrive. Our combined collaboration to address social determinants of health will have an immense impact over time," added State Director Andy Gussert.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County is holding a College Decision Day to celebrates upcoming high school graduates on Thursday. The event will honor more than 200 AVID/TOPS seniors from the class of 2026.
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Steinbarth raved about the district's partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fond du Lac. "They will use tools we currently have and the ways we do it," he said. "And they actually will hire on our teachers that want additional work in the summer."
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Boys & Girls Club provides young people with a safe and supportive place to learn, grow, and simply be kids. “I like to do my homework so I can have free time at home, and I like to play in the game room with my friends,” said club member Savannah.
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The study found 36% of 11- to 17-year-old boys said they have gambled in the last year. "This thing is going 100 miles an hour. Doesn’t seem like it’s stopping. A lot of twists and turns and no guardrails,” Schreier said. https://t.co/E6o48qfBB4