Posts by Megan Hanner
From the Staff: Bringing Passion to Club through Film and Theater
Guest Contributors: Josianne Salcido, Assistant Club Director at Loveland-Pulliam Club Storytelling is such an important part of life. Youth deserve to share their voice. “Clubs within Club” is something Loveland- Pulliam does to enhance our program quality. This allows our staff to share their interests with members through programming. It helped me find my place…
Read MoreFrom the Staff: Larimer County Teens Move the Tide and Lead the Way at National Keystone Conference
Guest Contributors: Adam Giroux, Operations Coordinator, Molly Strader, Assistant Fort Collins Club Director, and Jenniffer Rodriguez-Vega, Loveland-Pulliam Club Director We said it last year, and we’ll say it again: our future is bright and only looking brighter. This year, BGCLC Keystone members and staff traveled to the most magical place on Earth, Disney World, for the…
Read MoreMeet the 2026 Doing It Wright Award Winner: Molly Strader!
Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County recognizes one staff member with the Doing It Wright award. This award is named in honor of Kathi Wright. Kathi helped to create the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s first Club and held the role of Executive Director for more than 18 years. Kathi…
Read MoreFrom Finding Community to Building It: Alumni and Current Staff Member Turns Her Club Experience into Club Leadership
As she greets Club members on her daily pickup route, Ayanna sees a little of herself in each kid. She was once one of those youth, a Club member looking for a place to belong and find her voice. Today, she’s helping create that same experience as a staff member at the Loveland Pulliam Boys…
Read MoreBoys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County Announces 2026 Youths of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is proud to recognize two outstanding local youth as its 2026 Youths of the Year. Jose, an 11th-grade student from the Loveland-Pulliam Club, was named Senior Youth of the Year, while Emily, a 6th grader from Fort Collins Club, was named Junior Youth of the Year. Youth…
Read MorePartners in Purpose: A Decade of Community Impact with Bank of Colorado & PFS Insurance
As we enter our 40th anniversary, we’re deeply grateful for the giving community that supported us along the way. The following piece was written by Bank of Colorado and PFS Insurance. For more than ten years, Bank of Colorado and our affiliate, PFS Insurance Group, have been pillars of support for BGCLC in support of…
Read MoreMeet Club Alumni Daisy!
Daisy was seven years old when she joined the Loveland Boys & Girls Club. Back then, it was just a small three-room building on 10th Street. However, she eventually had the chance to ride in a limo from that little building to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Loveland-Pulliam Building on 1st Street. Did you…
Read MoreMeet Club Alumni Katelyn!
Katelyn became a Club member when she was 9 years old. Her mom was looking for an affordable place for Katelyn and her brothers to go while she was at work. Katelyn started her Club journey at a Club in Greely, but she ended up at Loveland-Pulliam Club because it was closer to where her…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Hosts Second Annual Regional Trauma-Informed Intensive Training
In 2024, Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) was selected as a Trauma-Informed Intensive Resource Training Hub. This prestigious recognition was awarded by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) through a highly competitive application process. As part of this recognition, and after a successful first year, BGCLC hosted our second annual TI…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years of Strong Foundations: Dohn Construction’s Commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
The following piece was written and submitted by Dohn Construction Inc. A big round of applause for the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County as they celebrate 40 years of making a difference in Northern Colorado. We’re proud to have played a small part in the impact they’ve made for the kids and their…
Read MoreNorthern Colorado Food Assistance Resources
We understand that many of the families we serve will be impacted by the federal government shutdown and the potential loss or delay of SNAP benefits. Please know that there are resources available: Fort Collins Vindeket Foods Address: 400 Delozier Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Phone: (970) 682-4631 Website: vindeketfoods.org Market Hours: Sundays 12…
Read MoreFrom the Staff: New Camp Heart Program Inspires Youth to Lead with Kindness
The Behavioral Health Team is excited to launch our new program, alongside OtterCares, Camp Heart. Camp Heart is a program where members can come together to learn, grow and connect through acts of kindness and service. Rooted in the belief every child has the power to make a difference, our program encourages members to see themselves…
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