For the past 27 years, the Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show has helped to raise more than $5 million for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. These valuable funds help our organization promote good character, leadership development and academic success for our 12,000 plus Club…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County and Dale Carnegie of South Florida hosted two High Impact Presentation workshops for 22 Club members, who were Youth of the Year and Alternate Youth of the Year candidates on Saturday, January 12 and Saturday, January 19, 2019. The presenter, Lloyd…
Our annual Reality Store was held on March 20 at Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Finance Park, located on Broward Colleges’ north campus. At this year’s event, presented by BlackRock Financial, 65 Club Members received a dose of “reality” as they simulated their life from college to…
In February, Coca Cola Beverages Florida sponsored a Black History Month art and essay contest for all of our Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County members. Club members ages 6-10 submitted works of art of an African American who inspire them, while members ages 11-18 submitted an essay of…
Thirteen (13) Club members from the Thomas D. Stephanis Boys & Girls Club of Broward County traveled to the Frost Science Museum in Miami for an incredible field trip on March 28. Members enjoyed the 250-seat planetarium that uses 16-million-color 8K projection, surround sound and a vast dome…
The 2nd Annual Rick Case Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Basketball Tournament was held March 25 – 28. The Florence A. DeGeorge Club in Davie hosted in the south and the Jim & Jan Moran Club in Deerfield Beach hosted in the north. The tournament divides club members in two divisions,…
The annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Cheerleading Competition was held on March 16 at the Rick Case Arena, located on the NSU campus in Davie. Parents and spectators filled the stands to watch the fierce competition between the Clubs. Teams showed up ready to wow the crowd with…
The 23rd Annual DEX Imaging Ranch Roam, hosted by “Alligator” Ron Bergeron & “ Alligator” Ali Waldman and Chaired by Kristene Tokesky, was a unique wild western experience held at “Alligator” Ron Bergeron’s Green Glades West Ranch and featured a night of Old Wild West excitement.
On Friday, March 29th, over 40 foursomes gathered at Jacaranda Golf Club, for the 33rd Annual Golf Classic, founded by the late Gary Rotella and his brother Bill. One of the longest standing events for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, this year’s event was chaired by Michael Hotte,…
On February 1, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC) was awarded the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.
The 9th Annual Two Georges at The Cove Billfish Tournament was held January 31-February 2, 2019. There was a field of 20 boats registered, making this year’s tournament a huge success!
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC) held its annual Fine Arts Exhibition on February 7 and was hosted by BBX Capital at their headquarters in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Our gracious host BBX Capital, along with BGCBC Board Member Lois Marino who helped coordinate the event, provided…
On Friday, February 1, the BGCBC Talent Showcase took place at Broward College. The lights dimmed, and a hush went over the crowd as our Club members waited for the first act to take the stage. The excitement and energy were palpable throughout the showcase as act after act performed.
This year’s 2019 Annual Flag Football Tournament was hosted by the Stephanis club, with the championship games being played out at the NFL Lester H. White Club, on its beautiful mini-astro turf field.
T-Mobile, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, extended the opportunity for members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC) to visit four (4) South Florida locations in order to learn more about their company and brand through T-Mobile’s Youth Career…
Presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation, the 13th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance was held February 22-24 in Boca Raton. The weekend of festivities kicked-off on Friday night with the DuPont Registry Live Hangar Party at Atlantic Aviation at the Boca Raton Airport. Guests perused an…
On December 20, the Lester H. White Boys & Girls Club in Fort Lauderdale was transformed into a broadcast center for the 7thAnnual Channing Crowder Toy Drive, sponsored by WQAM 560 Sports Radio.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County programs have impacted our members’ lives, far and beyond, especially during the holiday season.
For more than 30 years, the Miami Herald Wish Book Program has spotlighted the needs of less fortunate individuals in South Florida.
On December 20, Cox Media group Miami, home to radio stations 99Jamz, Hot 105, Hits 97.3 and Easy 93.1, converted their building into a Holiday Fun Zone and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County were on the guest list.
On December 19, 2018, 50 Club members from the Rick & Rita Case, Florence DeGeorge and Nan Knox Clubs came together to assist The Florida Panthers and Harvest Drive with creating boxes of non-perishable food items to be distributed to families in need during the holidays.
With the holiday season in full effect, BGCBC has an extra special reason to celebrate being grateful this year. On Thursday, November 29, 2018 BGCBC staff and volunteers came together for the Annual Awards Dinner to recognize the combined 140 years of service among our employees and volunteers…
The Levine/Slaughter Club hosted their Annual Community Barbecue on Saturday, November 3. The event was attended by over 400 Club members, their families and friends, along with many North Lauderdale residents attending the Club for the first time.
On November 2, the Lester H. White Boys & Girls Club was host for the Annual Keystone Installation Ceremony. Eleven Clubs came together to install this years’ new officers.
On November 11, members of BGCBC had a lot to be thankful for. Miami Dolphins Running Back Kenyan Drake partnered with Publix and served a hearty Thanksgiving meal to 50 members of the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County at Hard Rock Stadium.
Teen members “owned the night” on Friday, November 16th, as multiple events were held at two of the clubs. Team Members from our south clubs gathered at the Lester H. White Club as they were host for the #WEOWNFRIDAY, A Movie on the Lawn event.
On Saturday, November 17, our Keystone Club members participated in Diamonds and Donuts, an event hosted by Diamonds by Raymond Lee jewelry store, located in Boca Raton. This monthly car show event, gives a non-profit organization the opportunity to raise funds for their cause and this month BGCBC…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted its 31st Annual Yacht Rendezvous November 8-10, 2018. Founded by Rita and Rick Case of Rick Case Automotive Group and chaired by Christy and Larry Hierholzer, the event took place at Miami’s Fisher Island Club all to benefit the Boys & Girls…
The 19th Annual Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson Bikers Bash was held December 6-9, 2018 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
The 26th Annual “Hollywood Welcomes the Stars” event benefiting the Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club in Hollywood, was held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Margaritaville Beach Resort. This year we had a special tribute honoring Philanthropist H. Wayne Huizenga, “A Champion For Our Youth.”…
