June Newsletter

CEO Corner The month of June seemed to fly by and having just celebrated Independence Day, suddenly summer break is nearly half over.  It always moves too fast and I often try to stop and reflect on the many memories we create in the summertime.  One of my favorite moments came during our Spring Soirée as I watched so many friends and supporters gather together to share in and support our mission at BGCLC.  Not only was it an opportunity to celebrate our 2023 Youth of the Year, but also to honor the many local partnerships that enable us to do the important work that we do in Larimer County. The synergy and collaboration currently happening in our community is unlike anything I have seen during my 20+ years living in Fort Collins.  School districts, municipalities, higher education institutions, corporations, and nonprofit organizations are coming together in ways that put egos aside and community needs at the forefront of much needed discussions around the creation of accessible and affordable childcare. Exciting things are on the horizon and BGCLC is proud to be a part of this new vision to serve families as we start construction on our shared Loveland Youth Campus. A big thank you to Colorado State University President, Amy Parsons, for sharing her support and commitment to an ongoing partnership with BGCLC to provide access to education from early literacy to career exploration and college graduation.  Sincere congratulations to Bob & Barbara Hoel and their family who received our 2023 Champions for Children Award.  There is truly no one more deserving and your passion for our kids simply lit up the room.  You inspire us with your generosity and the impact of it will grow in our community for generations to come. With Gratitude,

Allison Hines Chief Executive Officer

Youth Explore Careers at Dohn Construction

Summer of Discovery, our popular middle school program that combines academic enrichment and career exploration, is in full swing! Last week, youth in the program got the chance to visit an active construction site with Dohn Construction.

All decked out in safety gear, the youth were given a tour of the site and a peek at apartment buildings in different stages of completion. Seeing the project in progress heightened curiosity and spurred great questions from participants as they explored! Later in the “Construction” themed week, volunteers from Dohn Construction helped guide participants in designing and building their own bird houses!

Celebrating A Successful Night To Support Our Future Leaders!

Our Spring Soirée: A Night to Support Our Future Leaders sponsored by Bank of Colorado and PFS Insurance, was a huge success! We exceeded our fundraising goal, raising over $150,000 to support youth in Larimer County! A huge thank you to our amazing supporters and sponsors who made this event one for the books! More than 300 people came out to The Ranch Events Complex for the event that featured our senior Youth of the Year, Jose, and celebrated the opportunity to support other future leaders in our midst. We are so proud to be part of such a generous community!

Help Us Reach Our Goal!

Our summer program is off to a great start, and we’re so excited to give youth in Larimer County an unforgettable summer experience.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, we know how to make the most of summer, launching fresh and immersive programs that provide youth with unforgettable moments, enriching education, and a sense of discovery that lasts well beyond the season.

With your help, we can make this summer our best one yet! Help us reach our goal of $90,000 by July 28th!

Donate today to help give youth in Larimer County a summer they won’t forget!

Collaborating To Steward Public Lands in Loveland

BGCLC is proud to be part of a collaboration headed up by the City of Loveland, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, and Big Thompson Watershed Coalition to engage the Loveland community in stewardship of the city’s increasingly stressed public lands. Funded in part by a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado, the effort includes opportunities for BGCLC members at our Loveland Pulliam Club to participate in stewardship activities including invasive species removal, habitat restoration, native seed collection and propagation, and more. We’re excited to be a part of such an expansive community collaboration effort which also includes our long-time community partner: Loveland Youth Gardeners. We look forward to learning about and participating in the stewardship of public lands in Loveland!