Teens are the future. They are also on a mission to make the world a better place.  This spring, our organization joined forces with Tarrant County teen-led clothing business, Dyenosaur Apparel, to promote our advocacy program, Agenda for Youth. Our Clubs worked with the young entrepreneurs of Dyenosaur Apparel to create a “Safe Space” tie-dye …

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The constant violence and senseless death that plagues our nation weighs heavy on the soul of our organization and the children we serve.  As I try to articulate the pain that the George Floyd murder, police-involved killings, and racially motivated hate crimes against Asian Americans brought to our country, I am at a loss for …

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On Thursday, we lost a hero of Boys & Girls Club. Dr. Bobby Brown passed away.  I met Dr. Brown early in my role as CEO 16 years ago. His leadership to our Club was hallowed. He and his beloved wife Sara were legendary in the organization. When I met them both I was overwhelmed …

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Since February 2002, hundreds of Tarrant County children have been excitedly hopping off of our buses to enter their after school safe haven at our Nicholas & Louella Martin Branch. This week we remember our hometown legend for which our building is named: Nicholas Martin (February 23, 1924 – January 1, 2021). Read the obituary of Nicholas …

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Perhaps the best part of the holiday season is experiencing the feeling of hope, the joy of giving and the power of kind acts from loved ones and strangers alike. At the Club, it is our mission to help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. This holiday season, Club members at …

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This year in particular, we all depended on those we could trust to keep us safe. I am thankful for our staff who showed up everyday to ensure that kids and families across Tarrant County had a safe place to go during a time of such uncertainty. As the Thanksgiving holiday nears, I am proud …

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Watch video: Good Morning Texas The foundation of our Agenda For Youth platform lies in advocating for all young people to have the same opportunities and encouraging young people to harness the power of their voice. This week, three members from our Teens in Action for Change Today (T.A.C.T.) committee harnessed this power by sharing their voices on Good …

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As social justice issues rose to the forefront of the American consciousness this summer, we made a promise to our kids that we would listen, support and then act to create a world that provides equity, opportunity, and elevation for all. Today and every day, we are keeping that promise to our kids. This is …

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Our work and our mission is urgent and our team is tirelessly working to secure funding so we can continue and expand our work. The Club needed North Texas Giving Tuesday Now, and we saw success. The community gave, our staff and their families gave, you gave – truly, the spirit of generosity is alive!  …

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