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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 was known for her leadership, positivity, and dedication to BGCLC; therefore, this award is given each year to a…

Guest Contributors: Andy Te Slaa, Area Director The Trailblazers program was born from a conversation I had with a Club member one day while standing outside of our Loveland-Pulliam Club. She commented on how cool it was that she could see the mountains—something many of us might take for granted. As we talked, I learned…