by bgclnv staff | Jun 20, 2025 | Blog Post, Blog Post 2025
The Club That Raised MeA Reflection on Legacy, Gratitude, and Giving Back This blog post is adapted from my acceptance speech upon being inducted into the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Alumni Hall of Fame. What follows is a reflection on that...
by bgclnv staff | May 13, 2025 | Blog Post, Blog Post 2025
On April 24, 2025 my wife Connie and I were honored to receive the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Champion of Youth Award. This award is given to those who have dedicated themselves to serving children and who have made an impact on youth...
by bgclnv staff | Apr 24, 2025 | Blog Post, Blog Post 2025
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth of the Year Program is the organization’s premier leadership recognition initiative and the highest honor a Club member can receive. At the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, a Club kid is selected from...
by bgclnv staff | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog Post, Blog Post 2025
After a long day or an early morning, entering a place brimming with laughter, learning, and joy is truly uplifting. At the Boys & Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley, friendships not only blossom but also deepen. Familiar faces offer a sense of comfort, and the...
by bgclnv staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Blog Post, Blog Post 2025
On a brisk January afternoon, community members, representatives from the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley staff, and Smilow Torch Club members gathered at the Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse to celebrate the grand opening...
by bgclnv staff | Jan 3, 2025 | Blog Post, Blog Post 2025
Writen By: Keenan J. Carey Keenan J. Carey Carey & Guarrera Real Estate keenancareyre.com Growing up, “The Club” was much more than just a place where I spent time after school while my mother was at work, it was a second home that taught me invaluable life...
