Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

Our Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties teens are in Washington, D.C. for Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Summit for America's Youth, with peers from across the country in our nation’s capital for a full week of setting priorities and creating strategies to address the needs of young people nationwide. 🇺🇸 🏛️ There’s power in the collective impact of amplifying voices for future leaders, and we’re here for it! 🌟 Some of our favorite highlights: 🔹 Ava on the Main Stage: Ava led a Hill training session for over 500 Club attendees, preparing them for their legislative meetings. 🔹 Breakout Session on Civic Engagement: Ava and Daniel co-led a session showcasing our Youth Council initiative, Project Vote, helping fellow teens strategize and prepare to make their voices heard. 🔹 Project of Excellence Award: We’re also excited to announce that our Youth Council’s initiative, Project Vote, has been named a Project of Excellence by BGCA as part of their Think, Learn, Create Change Challenge with Family Dollar 🎉. Project Vote seeks to increase voter registration and civic engagement in Sarasota County. Our members have poured their hearts into this project for the past year. Their excitement to share their hard work, learn from other incredible Clubs, and bring back new ideas and inspiration from the Summit is truly inspiring. We couldn’t be prouder of our amazing teens and all they’ve accomplished! 💙 #BGCSDC #BGCA #ThinkLearnCreate #SAY2024 #YouthLeadership #YouthCivicEngagement

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties’ Director of Grants & Impact, Travis Barrows, dives into the latest BGCSDC blog post to share insights on our #2023ImpactReport. Discover how we measure success, the importance of community partnerships, and the transformative impact our programs have on local youth. Check out the behind-the-scenes work driving our growth and making a difference! #BGCSDC #BGCA #GreatFutures #ImpactInAction

Today, we welcomed back our Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties’ Cultural Immersion group! Six Club teens and one Alum spent the last week in Ireland and Wales, embarking on an incredible journey to learn about the culture and connect with some of our sister Clubs. Their adventure began with visits to the historic Trinity College and the stunning Cliffs of Moher. They then volunteered and worked with peers at the Kinsale Community Youth Center, Boys & Girls Club of Manchester, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Wales. This trip was an incredible opportunity for cultural exchange and mutual learning. From exploring breathtaking landscapes and delving into rich histories to making meaningful connections with youth across the globe, these are surely memories that will last a lifetime. #BGCSDC #BGCA #Ireland #Wales #GlobalCitizens #CulturalImmersion

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, we too believe in civil discourse, giving back and thinking forward. But most of all, we believe in the potential of young people. Check out #BGCSDC Club members, Jorge, Kate, and Sierra in Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s #Ballot2040 campaign, featuring the next generation of leaders aspiring to be on your one-day ballot. “After arriving to the U.S. from Cuba, I attended an under-resourced elementary school. I’ve experienced firsthand the mechanisms behind America’s opportunity gap. I believe public schools have the potential to be pillars of our democracy and the foremost tool we have for promoting upward mobility for youth.” Jorge P. #BGCSDC #BGCSDC #Ballot2040 #GreatFutures #YouthLeadership #YouthAsAdvocates

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Coinciding with National Boys & Girls Club Week, Shumaker Partner Malcolm Pitchford provided essential assistance in securing a loan to help rebuild hurricane-damaged Boys & Girls Club. Shumaker Partner Meghan O'Neill Serrano also worked alongside Pitchford to make this happen. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gDDwwv3t #Shumaker #Sarasota #BoysandGirlsClub

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. Let’s celebrate freedom, community, and the spirit of togetherness. Have a safe and joyous holiday!🇺🇸🎆 #BGCSDC #GreatFutures

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties recently welcomed Rich Tyson of Preferred SHORE Real Estate to learn more about our Clubs and how we serve this wonderful community we’re so proud to call home. Check out Episode #24 of Why Sarasota where Vice President for Advancement, Yolanda Mancha, explains how we’re working to make a lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we serve across Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. #BGCSDC #BGCA #GreatFutures #CommunityImpact

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties is proud to #LevelUp in partnership with Sarasota County Schools! Thank you, Superintendent Terry Connor, for your leadership and support. Together, we are leading the way to ensure our Club members reach their full potential. 📚 🌎 #BGCWeek2024 #GreatFutures #BGCSDC

We’re here to #LevelUp 📈 for Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Boys & Girls Club Week. 💙 Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties is thrilled to highlight some of our #BGCSDC legends! These incredible alumni have shown remarkable growth and continue to make a significant impact on our Clubs, our community, and the world! 🌎 #OnceAClubKid #AlwaysAClubKid #BGCWeek2024 #BGCA #CommunityChampions #ClubKidsForever #ProudAlumni