Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth

Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Enhancing the character of youth through recreation, education and other positive community experien

🏈Get ready for some BIG team spirit at this year’s Be Great Tailgate! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome some of our favorite lo...
09/01/2026

🏈Get ready for some BIG team spirit at this year’s Be Great Tailgate! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome some of our favorite local mascots who will be bringing the energy, snapping photos, and helping make the night even more fun!

Grab your jersey, rally your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable night of food, football, fun, and fundraising—all in support of the kids at Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids! 💙

📅 Thursday, September 17

📍 Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids

You won’t want to miss the chance to meet the mascots and experience all the excitement of the Be Great Tailgate! 🏟️Get your tickets now! https://bgcgrandrapids.org/begreat

Thank you Grand Rapids Gold, Grand Rapids Rise and Grand Rapids Griffins!

📣 We’re Hiring📣Are you a passionate leader who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local youth? Boys & Gir...
08/28/2026

📣 We’re Hiring📣
Are you a passionate leader who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local youth? Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids is growing our team and looking for a Director of Programs to join our team!💙

In this role, you’ll help lead and strengthen the programs that support our Club members every day—from academic success and character development to enrichment opportunities, leadership development, and more.

We’re looking for someone who is:
✨ Passionate about helping young people thrive
🤝 A strong relationship-builder and team leader
💡 Creative, organized, and solutions-oriented
🌟 Committed to creating safe, engaging, and impactful experiences for youth

If you’re ready to put your leadership skills to work and help shape the future of our Clubs and the kids we serve, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today and join our team: https://www.indeed.com/job/director-programs-d44f88ade6d85cfa

Help us inspire, empower, and prepare the next generation to reach their full potential. 💙

🏈 Our Be Great Tailgate wouldn’t be possible without our incredible sponsors! 🏈The Be Great Tailgate is more than a nigh...
08/27/2026

🏈 Our Be Great Tailgate wouldn’t be possible without our incredible sponsors! 🏈

The Be Great Tailgate is more than a night of great food, football spirit, drinks, and fun, it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of the kids and families we serve.

We are incredibly grateful to our community partners who have stepped up to make this event possible:

🏆 Presenting Sponsor: Meijer
🏈 Touchdown Sponsor: Tommy's Express Car Wash
💙 Matching Gift Sponsor: Eileen DeVries Family Foundation

👏 Thank you to all of our sponsors: Mika Meyers PLC, Pridgeon & Clay, Corporate Technologies LLC, Kraft Business Systems, Corewell Health, Wolverine Construction, Berger Chevrolet, i3 Business Solutions, First National Bank of Michigan, Independent Bank, Bob's Discount Furniture, Rockford, MSU Federal Credit Union, ChoiceOne Bank, Grand Rapids Griffins, Grand Rapids Rise and Grand Rapids Gold.

Your generosity helps Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids provide young people with a safe place to learn, grow, build meaningful relationships, and reach their full potential.

Thank you for being champions for our kids! 🏈💙 There's still time to be part of this great event! Purchase your ticket today https://bgcgrandrapids.org/begreat

Calling all young professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Grand Rapids youth! Boys & ...
08/26/2026

Calling all young professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Grand Rapids youth!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids is excited to launch our J Board - an opportunity for emerging leaders to connect with fellow young professionals while making an impact on the kids and families we serve.

The J Board will focus on building meaningful connections, strategic planning, community engagement, and fundraising to support the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids.

If you’re passionate about strengthening our community and investing in the next generation, we’d love to connect with you!

For more information, please contact [email protected].

🎒 Starting the School Year Strong! 📚A new school year brings new opportunities, and we’re excited to help our Club membe...
08/25/2026

🎒 Starting the School Year Strong! 📚

A new school year brings new opportunities, and we’re excited to help our Club members head back to the classroom feeling prepared and confident. Thanks to the generosity of Kohl's , our youth have additional support as they get ready for another year of learning, growing, and reaching their goals.

We’re incredibly grateful for community partners who invest in our kids and help remove barriers for families. Thank you, Kohl’s, for helping our Club members start the school year off right! 💙✏️

A new school year is here and we're back to our normal hours! ✏️✨ We’re excited to welcome our Club members back and che...
08/24/2026

A new school year is here and we're back to our normal hours! ✏️✨ We’re excited to welcome our Club members back and cheer them on as they head into another year of learning, growing, and making memories.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids, we’re here to help our kids start the year feeling confident, supported, and ready to Be Great—both inside and outside the classroom. Here’s to a fantastic school year filled with new opportunities, new friendships, and plenty of success! 💙

Happy Back to School, Club members! We’re cheering you on! 🎉📓

Thank you to all of our volunteers and community partners who came out and made our Back to School events possible this ...
08/21/2026

Thank you to all of our volunteers and community partners who came out and made our Back to School events possible this week at all three of our clubs. Thank you to the Grand Rapids Gold, Grand Rapids Police Department, LMCU, Meijer and several of our board members for volunteering your time to make this event possible. We appreciate your dedication and support to get our kids ready to start the school year off on the right foot!

A huge THANK YOU to Panda Express for providing dinner for our families at our Back to School Bash! Your generosity help...
08/20/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Panda Express for providing dinner for our families at our Back to School Bash! Your generosity helped make the evening extra special while bringing our Club families together to celebrate the start of a new school year. ❤️

We are so grateful for community partners who show up for our kids and families in meaningful ways. Thank you, Panda Express, for helping us kick off the school year with full bellies, big smiles, and plenty of excitement! 🧡📓✨

🎒📚 Back-to-School Support in Action! 📚🎒Tuesday we hosted our Back-to-School Bash at the Steil and Seidman Clubs, and we’...
08/20/2026

🎒📚 Back-to-School Support in Action! 📚🎒

Tuesday we hosted our Back-to-School Bash at the Steil and Seidman Clubs, and we’re incredibly grateful for the support of !

Meijer generously donated backpacks to help our Club members head into the new school year feeling prepared and confident. But their support didn’t stop there, Meijer team members also volunteered at our Steil Club to help distribute the back-to-school supplies directly to our families.

We’re so thankful for community partners who go above and beyond to support our youth. Thank you, Meijer, for helping make back-to-school a little brighter for our Club members and families! 💙🎒✏️

Thank you to Heart of West Michigan United Way for providing backpacks and school supplies for our Paul I Phillips Club ...
08/19/2026

Thank you to Heart of West Michigan United Way for providing backpacks and school supplies for our Paul I Phillips Club for our Back to School Bash. Last week the kids couldn't wait to help us unload the backpacks and get a sneak peak of all the supplies! Thank you for sponsoring our club!

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235 Straight Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49504

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Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm

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