From Backpacks to Briefcases By Vincent Lyles Like many working parents, I always want to know where my children are when their school day ends. And I know I am not alone in this daily concern. The afterschool hours between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. are peak times for a youth to become victim to [...]

By Vincent Lyles President/CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milw. April is here and it’s starting to feel like springtime in Milwaukee. For many, that means celebrations like summer birthday parties, cook-outs, family reunions and more will be here soon. Sadly a number of these happy occasions will become tragedies because of an [...]

By Vincent Lyles President/CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee The other day, a Boys & Girls Clubs staff member shared a story with me about a young woman she knew. The teen normally had an easy smile and an upbeat attitude but had become more withdrawn and easily agitated. Instead of dismissing [...]

From Backpacks to Briefcases By Vincent Lyles President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee “How can I learn more about your programs?” is a question I’m asked frequently about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Another frequent question is sports related, “I want to get my child involved in sports. [...]

City of Milwaukee Treasurer Spencer Coggs announced this week that he has donated $19,680 to 10 community organizations in the City of Milwaukee. Coggs, who was elected City Treasurer last spring, learned that by law he could continue to serve as a Wisconsin State Senator while holding the position of City Treasurer. By retaining the [...]

After experiencing the sudden loss of her mother, Milwaukee teen Beverly Jackson found herself balancing trying to keep her family intact while also remaining focused on her studies. She credits the stability she received from Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club, for continuously encouraging and uplifting her especially during the most difficult time of her [...]

By Vincent Lyles, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Partnerships always have the potential to make history when like-minded individuals or groups come together to address an issue, solve a problem or create something new and exciting. Most of all, partnerships have the potential to create great outcomes that can [...]

By Vincent Lyles President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee I’m Vincent Lyles, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Welcome to my new column in the Milwaukee Courier. With more than 35,000 five to 18 year olds walking through the doors of our 36 Boys & [...]

Partnership provides urban teens with greater access to a college education In an effort to provide underprivileged youths with access to educational opportunities, leadership training and mentoring, BMO Harris Bank has committed to a five-year, $600,000 partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Marquette University. This strategic partnership will provide the target [...]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is one of 10 Potawatomi Bingo Casino Miracle on Canal Street signature charities that will benefit from the giving program, specifically, the Clubs’ SPARK Early Literacy Initiative. On Friday, Oct. 26, members of Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s leadership team visited one of the Clubs’ SPARK tutoring sites, and meet [...]