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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...
10 Years of Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive
For the past ten years, attorney Jonathan Wetmore and his wife Amanda have quietly turned gratitude into action through Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive—a tradition rooted in faith, generosity, and a deep belief in paying it forward. What began as a simple desire to help one...
Honoring the “Boy of the Year” – a Legacy of the Derby-Shelton Boys Club
For 70 years, the organization now known as Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has been a cornerstone of community support and youth development in Shelton, Derby, Ansonia, Seymour, and surrounding Valley towns. Originally incorporated as a Boys Club...
Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k Countdown Is ON!
Shelton, CT – October 27, 2025 – The countdown is on! With just one month until the 23rd Annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race, the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is inviting walkers, joggers and runners of all ages to register now...
Michael “Neech” Cannici’s 30th Club-iversary
This month, we're proud to celebrate Michael Cannici's 30th anniversary with the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley! In honor of this milestone, we asked Mike, affectionately known as "Neech" to reflect on his three decades at the Club—and the...