YOUTH OF THE YEAR: Deal Excited To Represent Middlebury Again
It’s a repeat performance for Andrew Deal. He was chosen by a panel of judges to represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County’s Middlebury Club as the Youth…
MEET THE TEAM: Medina Wants To See Teens Thrive
When you love working with young people it shows. And when your drive is to help teens, there can be a huge impact. Rosa Medina is finding that out as…
Nappanee Clubhouse Adds Sensory Room
Young people have a lot on their plates these days, and while things may seem calm and cool on the outside, there could be issues under the surface that well…
Members Show Off Creations At County-wide Art Show
Artwork fills the lobby of the Goshen Theater for the next few weeks. It’s all created by members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County. Young artists from…
Junior NBA Program Developing Love For Basketball
The gym at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County’s Goshen Clubhouse is usually full of activity. But in the evenings, basketball is now the focus — and it’s…
MEET THE TEAM: Floria Strives To Create Great First Impression
He’s one of the newest faces at the Middlebury Clubhouse, but he’s no stranger to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County. Austin Floria is the first person parents…
Elkhart County Clubs See Growth In Membership in 2022
The past three years have posed many challenges for our young people. Virtual learning, isolation and fear have been common themes in their lives. That’s the reason the programs at…
New CEO Ready To Get To Work
When you’re working to improve a young person’s life, your responsibility is to more than just the child. You’re also working with that child’s family. It’s a philosophy Tami Hicks…
Goshen Club Launches “Regulation Station”
There are times when everyone feels overwhelmed. For members at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County’s Goshen Clubhouse, there is now a dedicated space to help deal with…
MEET THE TEAM: Gutierrez Spends Days Encouraging Kids
There’s something that drives youth development professionals to spend their days working with kids. For Alma Gutierrez, it’s simple: She loves being around them! Gutierrez works for our KidsCare division…
Teaching Kids KindnessÂ
By Boys & Girls Clubs of America As parents, caregivers and educators, we can help kids build compassion and empathy that will support their understanding and inclusion of all people…
