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YOUTH OF THE YEAR: Nappanee Winner Learns Benefits Of Determination Through Competition

A little determination can go a long way in creating success. That’s one of the lessons Paige Truman learned on her way to becoming the Youth Of The Year winner…

YOUTH OF THE YEAR: Goshen Club Winner Overcomes Struggles To Impact Others

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Kiley Hutton has a never give up attitude. That determination has propelled her to become the 2022 Youth Of The Year winner for the Goshen Club. She will now join…

YOUTH OF THE YEAR: Middlebury Teen Loves Sharing What Club Means To Him

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Highlighting the growth and experience teens gain through Club is a key part of the Youth Of The Year competition. All four Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County Clubhouses…

College Students Using Summer To Gain Experience Through AmeriCorps

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Four local students are gaining valuable experience this summer by working with kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County through the AmeriCorps Project ACES program. Project ACES…

Members Test Creative Skills And Learn About Creating A Business During Lemonade Days

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There’s nothing like a refreshing glass of lemonade on a hot summer day. But members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County are taking the lemon theme to…

Middlebury “Youth Of the Year” scholarship named after long-time board member

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County has named the “Youth Of The Year” scholarship for the Middlebury Club after long-time board member Jane Allen. Allen retired as the…

Elkhart Club Senior Wins $25,000 Scholarship From Taco Bell

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An Elkhart Club member, who was a Youth Of The Year winner, now has two more accomplishments to add to his resume. Zayris “Zuno” Dillon is now a high school…

Service Dog “Nash” Visits Goshen Club For Lesson On Therapy Dogs

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He’s only three years old, but he’s busy travelling the country. Nash, an English Cream Golden Retriever, is on a Paws For Love tour. Along with his owners Sean and…

Former Member Joins Summer Team At Nappanee Club

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The newest volunteer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County is a former Nappanee Club member. Liliana Lomeli, 19, just graduated from NorthWood High School and is taking…

Club Member Graduating High School Early

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Olivia Kinzer isn’t your typical graduate. She’s graduating a year early – alongside her older sister Allison. Kinzer has been coming to Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County’s Elkhart…