Twenty Club kids from the Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama -Sonny Callahan Branch got an opportunity to shop with a cop at Academy Sports + Outdoors,7460 Airport Boulevard, thanks to efforts from former Club kid and St Louis Battlehawks quarterback AJ McCarron. The children ranged from 8 through 12 years old and came…
Read MorePanda Cares, The Philanthropic Foundation of Panda Express, and Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama open Panda Cares Center of Hope (MOBILE, AL) Board members, elected officials, and Panda Express local employees were on hand for the ribbon cutting of the new Panda Cares Center of Hope at the Kiwanis Branch of Boys & Girls…
Read MorePANDA CARES, THE PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION OF PANDA EXPRESS, AND BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH ALABAMA PARTNER TO OPEN PANDA CARES CENTER OF HOPE IN MOBILE, AL (MOBILE, AL) – In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Panda Express will present the ribbon cutting for the newest Panda Cares Center of Hope, taking…
Read MoreMs. Tanya Richardson, basketball, Passport to Manhood, Ignite, Keystone Club, potential, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast are words and names. However, Matt Cook recognizes those words and phrases as the people, the organization, and the programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast (BGCEC) that’s helped mold him into…
Read MoreSSAB Americas is “reinventing the future of steel” and futures for Club kids by supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama (BGCSA) through their philanthropy by sponsoring BGCSA Golf Tournaments and Youth of the Year Ceremonies), employee volunteer efforts, on-the-job internship opportunities, and tours of SSAB facilities. Now, Johnny Sjostrom, President SSAB Alabama, is…
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama has received a Closing the Opportunity Gap from The Community Foundation of South Alabama (CFSA).These funds will support programs that narrow the opportunity gap among our local youth. The grant will expand the visual arts programs at Bernard Malkove Branch, Optimist Branch, Kiwanis Branch, Semmes Branch,…
Read MoreOn Friday, October 21, at 4 p.m., Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson, Semmes Woman’s Club, BGCSA Board Member Angela Dunn, and guests were on hand for the dedication of the Semmes Boys & Girls Club Gymnasium. After four years of work, the Gymnasium is complete. Club kids can enjoy a new play area with brightly…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club of South Alabama honored employees, volunteers, community activists, and supporters for their immeasurable contributions at its annual Board Meeting October 20 at Heron Lakes Country Club. Board Member Robin Hanes received New Board Member of the Year honors for the State of Alabama in August at the Alabama-Mississippi-Louisiana Tri-State Alliance Conference.…
Read MoreThrough the end of October, Planet Fitness locations in Mobile on University Blvd, Schillinger Rd, Dauphin Street and Tillman’s Corner are hosting Club kids and having game challenges, bake sales, and other fun activities. Planet Fitness’ mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, called the…
Read MoreMemories from one’s childhood are often recalled by viewing photos, hearing words or phrases, or being asked about specific experiences. Cecelia Hawkins, a Club alumna and parent to Club kid Julian recalled sweet memories from her childhood with Kiwanis Boys & Girls Clubs while sharing her experience as a parent of a Club kid. Interestingly,…
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