We’ve all seen youth sports gone wild: parents behaving badly in the stands, coaches fighting on the field, and yelling at referees. It’s not uncommon to witness drug use, drinking and gambling in the parking lots before games of athletes as young as six and seven years old as well as coaches cursing and berating […]
It’s Time to Address Youth Sports Trauma [OP-ED] Read More »
Sometimes change can be scary as we await the unknown, whether that be a new person, new idea, or new way of doing things. Fortunately for BGCSM, change has been positively progressive. One of those changes is the introduction of the new board chair, Jennifer DeMello-Johnson. Uniquely nicknamed “Mama DJ” by the youth at BGCSM,
May is Mental Health Awareness month and with everything going on in the world this past year and a half, it’s as great a time as any to spotlight this important topic. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) is currently assisting in raising awareness for mental health issues and best practices for
Q&A: BGCSM Youth of The Year Talks About Raising Awareness Around Mental Health Read More »
Our world is a lot different than it was nearly a year ago, where it was common to engage in a hug, a handshake or even attend a group event. These days, we’ve had to redefine what it means to connect with others. How can we still create positive impact where distance is limited, and
Essay: I try not to worry much when thinking of COVID-19, but one fear always creeps in This essay is written by Helen, a Boys and Girls Club member at Holden at Trix Academy. Many things have changed as a result of COVID-19. Normally I would be at school on the weekdays expanding my mind, but
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This weekend, the Ypsilanti chapter of Jack and Jill learned about the importance of Black ownership, entrepreneurship, and the value of the Black dollar through an activity fundamentally modeled after Black Wall Street. Founded by O.W. Gurley, a wealthy Black landowner in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Black Wall Street was a beacon of hope, togetherness, and new
2019 was an amazing year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan – Take a look at 7 of the year’s highlights! #7 Shawn H. Wilson Not only did our new president & CEO complete his first 100 days at the top of this year, he’s still with us!
Club Kids check out basketball great, Jalen Rose Kids know Jalen Rose from being one of the most honest and well-respected sports commentators on TV. Adults know him from his storied NBA career, or even as far back as his Fab Five days with the University of Michigan. Regardless of how you may have heard
Jalen Rose and Andrew Hawkins School Club Kids on Financial Responsibility Read More »
Eight months ago, we set forth on a mission to reimagine our Clubs as state of the art spaces to empower our youth with world-class experiences to become change agents for their life, Club, and communities. Today that vision is taking form! As the pilot site for the #ReimagineBGCSM campaign, the Dauch Club will feature
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Summers are all about fun. It’s even better when that fun includes former NBA and WNBA stars. That was just the case last month when Ice Cube brought the league to our youth for a one-of-a-kind hooping event! Ice Cube’s BIG3 kicked off the season in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena on June 22 ,
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On Monday, June 3rd, two of our Club members had the incredible opportunity to learn the art of painting from acclaimed Detroit artist, Tony RoKo. Set at the luxurious Detroit Foundation Hotel, RoKo and a group of his artist friends provided hands-on guidance, walking easel to easel coaching students on technique and application. What emerged
Tony RoKo Coaches Club Members For Art Exhibit At The Detroit Foundation Hotel Read More »
A movie began filming at our Lloyd H. Diehl Club in May, and with over 60 percent of the film shot in and around the Club, our local community is the star of the show! The short film titled “Coachable,” centers on a basketball coach, his teammates, and their community. Lead by award-winning writer and
Club Members and Detroit Locals Star in Upcoming Movie Filmed at Our Club Read More »
