Swing for the Kids: Worth the Wait!
As disappointed as we were in June when our annual golf outing was rained out, we sure are pleased with the day we had at Hollywood Golf Club this month!
Staff Spotlight: Meet Mr. Danny
Meet our Director of Operations, Mr. Danny! He's been at the Club since 2017 but joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ironbound as a member in 1996.
SEL Snapshot
October is Emotional Wellness Month, but emotional wellness is our priority year-round!
Fun at the Fair!
It was a beautiful day for the Healing & Wellness Fair at Springwood Park this month, hosted by Asbury Park Healing Together.
Thankful for our NEW Long Branch Unit
We are so excited to announce that our newest Clubhouse has opened in Long Branch! In early May, the Club began offering our after-school programs to children ages 5 to 13 at the Bucky James Community Center on Wilbur Ave.
Empowering Our Future Changemakers: Teens Take the Lead
The Club’s senior leadership has been part of an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) working group hosted by the Grunin Foundation since fall of 2021, The culmination of this work was the creation of “Teens Take the Lead,” a fully-funded, three-year, collaborative youth empowerment program.
My Club Experience: Tylik
Tylik has been a member of our Asbury Park Unit since he was 5 years old. Last year, he enrolled in our teen employment and empowerment program, Project L.E.A.D., and transitioned from Club member to staff member. This spring, he was awarded the title of “Youth of the Year,” the Club’s premier leadership and recognition program for teens. The following is an excerpt from the essay he submitted as part of that competition.
A Lasting Impact: Nancy Karpf
Fair Haven resident Nancy Karpf not only understands the power behind giving back to one’s community, but also recognizes the value of supporting underfunded neighborhoods.
Our Asbury Park Gym: 70 Years Young & Better Than Ever!
Since its construction in the 1950s the heart of the Asbury Park Club has been our gymnasium. After all these years of thorough and continuous use, the gym has seen some upgrades thanks to the support of some very generous donors.
Proud of Our SEL Superstars!
Our Youth Development Professionals know that at the beginning of every new program, it's best to work together to determine our group agreements so that everyone feels safe and comfortable!
