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Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Expands Endowment Program, Announces Establishment of Two New Funds to Support Club Membership and College Education

“The Robert P. Brooks President’s Scholarship Endowment, and Solomon A. Solomon College Education Endowment are the newest additions to the organization’s abilities to positively impact the lives of local youth. Providence, R.I. – The oldest continuously-operating Boys & Girls Club in the country has expanded the endowment program it began just three years ago, strengthening…

PBN: Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence elects new board members, names Youth of the Year

“PROVIDENCE – During the organization’s 148th annual meeting, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, the oldest continually operating club in the nation, named Cesar Pimental its Youth of the Year and appointed five new governors to its board. Introduced by Thomas P. Fay, president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence board of governors,…

Providence Journal: R.I. teen jobs make big impact

“For the last 10 years, we’ve worked together to provide students in Providence with the opportunity to spend their summer working at a nonprofit organization. These teens not only gain the skills that build a foundation for future career success, they also benefit from gaining an in-depth understanding of how to address issues that affect…

RISBJ: Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI Celebrate Soccer for Success Graduation, Present Youth with Medals

“PROVIDENCE, RI – On Friday, May 15, more than four dozen members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence were presented with medals, signifying their successful completion of the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Soccer for Success program during an event at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s Providence headquarters. Soccer for Success is a free…

RI Foundation: Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Operational Fund

“The Club works with 4,000 youth annually in its seven clubhouses throughout the City of Providence. Its programs – which serve children 6 to 18 years of age – focus on three primary outcomes: academic achievement, a healthy lifestyle, and good character. “We’re so much more than recreation. We’re developing young people who will break…

Office of the Mayor: Providence Boys & Girls Club Pool Reopens After 7 Years

“It may be the end of October, but that didn’t stop more than a dozen children from jumping into the swimming pool at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence South Side Clubhouse this past Saturday. For the first time in more than seven years, the 25-meter indoor pool was open for fun. Providence Mayor…