Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston

Meet Robert Lewis Jr.! Robert is the Nicholas President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, a nonprofit dedicated to helping young people build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders. A four-time Boston Boston Business Journal Power 50 winner, social innovator and Mission to Motion board member, Robert has dedicated his career to helping our urban youth succeed through health, education, and workforce readiness initiatives - paving the way for a better Boston. Be sure to catch Robert at Mission to Motion: Allyship as part of the upcoming Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and City Awake Fierce Urgency of Now Festival on September 17th at 11:30 am! Register now: https://bit.ly/3T0CQLd

Swipe to see why you should join us for the Fierce Urgency of Now Festival with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and City Awake. ➡️    We hope to see you at our “Mission to Motion: Allyship” workshop with our very own Sandy Lish, alongside Imari Paris Jeffries Ph.D. from Embrace Boston and Robert Lewis Jr. of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston.   Register here: https://bit.ly/3AuHkmN

Boston's entrepreneurial scene is top-notch. But there's a big issue: ⛔ Women, Latino, and Black founders receive less than 5% of U.S. venture capital. This article dives into the challenges—and opportunities—beyond the tech and biotech sectors. At BGCB, we’re tackling these disparities head-on by equipping young entrepreneurs with the skills, mentorship, and support they need to succeed. Check out the article to learn why broadening our focus is essential and follow us to learn more about how Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is making a difference.

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"It's so important for these kids to see themselves. It is all about skill-building in a city like Boston” - Robert Lewis Jr. Thanks to our ongoing partnership with KPMG US, our members are gaining the tech skills they need to thrive in the workforce. This collaboration has been a game-changer, expanding opportunities and bringing crucial Microsoft Suite expertise to our youth.💻 We're proud to see our community growing stronger through programs like these, empowering Boston's next generation to succeed. Big thank you to John Capone for your continued support! 🙌🏾

Swipe to see why you should join us for the Fierce Urgency of Now Festival with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and City Awake. ➡️    We hope to see you at our “Mission to Motion: Allyship” workshop with our very own Sandy Lish, alongside Imari Paris Jeffries Ph.D. from Embrace Boston and Robert Lewis Jr. of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston.   Register here: https://bit.ly/3AuHkmN

Training for tomorrow, today! 🩺 Members of the Yawkey Club of Roxbury recently had the opportunity to visit Harvard Medical School’s #MEDscienceLAB, where these future doctors were exposed to hands-on training in CPR, intubation, and patient diagnosis. Access to STEM education is the key to empowering our urban youth to reach new heights! HMS MEDscience

This weekend, we teamed up with Macy's to host our 2nd Annual ‘We Own the Day’ Alumni Entrepreneur Fair! Our talented alumni showcased their businesses through pop-up shops featuring everything from fashion, photography, literature, and more! The highlight of the event was the Back-to-School Fashion Show where current and former BGCB members hit the runway, showcasing stylish looks for the new school year. 📚👗 Thank you again to Macy’s for sponsoring this incredible event, and to our amazing MC Danae Bucci for keeping the energy high! Karen Holmes Ward Kyle Grimes WCVB Channel 5

Under the incredible leadership of Kevan Anthony Barton, LICSW, our program YouthConnect recently received the President's Award for Community Excellence at the The National Black Crown Prosecution Association (NBCPA) 41st Annual Conference! As Kevan says "It is our collective effort that strives for and creates opportunities so that all young people and their families have equitable access to the supports, services and resources needed and deserved!"

Yesterday, we celebrated KPMG US third annual Community Impact Day with over 700 #KPMGBoston volunteers supporting 25 organizations. Despite the rain, we started the day volunteering with the The Trustees of Reservations, where we installed a Little Free Library. I was proud to see our SOMOS and Living Green Business Resource Groups unite for a wonderful cause, bringing Spanish and English books to a community garden. Afterward, I listened to the bright young minds at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Tech Tuesday as they presented their capstone presentations. Before we left, I was lucky to present KPMG U.S. Foundation's generous $150,000 community vitality grant to BGCB. This commitment, spread over the next three years, will significantly impact programs and initiatives. To cap off the day, we walked for the American Cancer Society, a cause close to many of our hearts. Highlights of our #KPMGBoston colleagues’ day included:  - Donating and cataloging over 4,000 books at Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School for a new library - Serving 432 plates of food at Rosie's Place - Preparing 23,900 meals with The Greater Boston Food Bank - Donating over 100 books through the KPMG Family for Literacy (KFFL) to various organizations - Sponsoring a family through Heading Home Up & Out program - Packing 200 backpacks for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Littles These statistics are just a few ways we impacted the community today, with more to come. Stay tuned for a video of highlights, coming soon! These days remind us of the power of community and the difference we can make when we come together.