by bgclnv staff | Dec 17, 2025 | Blog Post, Blog Post 2025
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...
by bgclnv staff | Dec 6, 2025 | Blog Post, Blog Post 2025
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...
by bgclnv staff | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog Post, Blog Post 2025
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...
by bgclnv staff | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog Post, Blog Post 2025
Thanksgiving morning in Shelton and Derby doesn’t just mean turkey, family and football—it means waking up early, tying your laces, stepping into the crisp air, and joining a community bound by tradition, kindness, and purpose. The Commodore Hull 5K Road Race is now...
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...
