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From Ashes to Impact: Boys & Girls Club to Premiere Historic Documentary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From Ashes to Impact: Boys & Girls Club to Premiere Historic Documentary “The Rise of the Phoenix: From Ashes to Impact” tells a story of resilience, community, and a commitment to generations of youth SHELTON, CT — [September 9, 2026] — What...
Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Celebrates 25 Years of Community Tradition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 17, 2026 Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Celebrates 25 Years of Community Tradition Shelton, CT – The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 25th Annual Commodore...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Celebrates Jennifer DeLeon with National Keystone Award and 20 Years of Service
Shelton, CT — The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is proud to celebrate Jennifer DeLeon, Area Director of the Raymond P. Lavietes Clubhouse, who was recently honored with the Debra Williams Clarke Spirit of Keystone Award at the National Keystone...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Prepares To Award Nearly $54,000 In Scholarships
Shelton, CT — The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley proudly award nearly $54,000 in scholarships to 22 deserving members during the 2026 Scholarship Awards Night held at the Raymond P. Lavietes Clubhouse, May 27. This year brings an especially...
Gianna J. Named 2026 Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley
Shelton, CT — The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is proud to announce Gianna J. as the 2026 Youth of the Year, the organization’s highest honor recognizing an outstanding teen who exemplifies leadership, service, academic success, and dedication...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Announces 2026 Youth of the Year Finalists
Shelton, CT — The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is proud to announce Gianna J. as the 2026 Raymond P. Lavietes Clubhouse Youth of the Year and Jayden W. as the 2026 Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse Youth of the Year. These two exceptional Club members...
Honoring a Legacy That Built 70 Years of Impact
Why the Raymond P. Lavietes Foundation Is the Inaugural Legacy Award Recipient As the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley celebrates its 70th Anniversary, we are proud to recognize a legacy that has shaped our organization for generations. For seven...
Legislators Act to Recognize Connecticut as the Birthplace of the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement in America
Hartford, CT — The Connecticut Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs will hold a press conference on Tuesday, February 10th at 12:30 PM in the Second Floor Atrium of the Legislative Office Building to introduce legislation recognizing Connecticut as the birthplace of the...
2026 Service to Youth Awards Honorees Aonnounced
SHELTON, CT [January 2026 ] Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is proud to announce the 2026 Service to Youth Awards, a milestone celebration marking the Club’s 70th anniversary of service to local youth. The Service to Youth Awards represent the...
Did You Know Boys & Girls Club Is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit? How Community Support Builds Great Futures!
Did You Know the Boys & Girls Club Is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit? When families hear about the Boys & Girls Club, they often think of after-school programs, caring mentors, and a safe place for kids to belong. But did you know Boys & Girls Clubs, including Boys...