At an early age, Tommy Walls, Jr. decided that in order to survive, he had to become the leader in his family. Born into dire circumstances in Detroit , surrounded by mental illness, HIV and drug … [Read more...]
Club youth of the year winners receive full scholarships from Marquette University
What do a girl from New Mexico, a boy from Kansas and a girl from Germany all have in common? These three teens from various Boys & Girls Clubs across the world have all received the opportunity … [Read more...]
Boys & Girls Club teens receive Argosy Citizenship Award
Thanks to the Argosy Foundation, six Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee members were saluted for their community activism and leadership as winners of the Argosy Citizenship Award. On … [Read more...]
Outstanding Milwaukee teen wins Boys & Girls Club of America’s Midwest Region Youth of the Year title and scholarship
Tommy Walls is heading to Washington, D.C., for national competition Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced recently that Tommy Walls, a four-year member of Boys & Girls Clubs of … [Read more...]
Boys & Girls Clubs’ Foray into Renewable Energy
Solar panel installation heats water for LaVarnway Boys & Girls Club “It helps trees grow tall!” “The earth rotates around it!” “Flowers need it to be pretty!” These are just a few … [Read more...]
Being a mommy young
Book of poetry captures emotions and issues faced by teen moms Rianna Madden recalls when her teenage sister shared the news with their family that she was pregnant. Although she was a small … [Read more...]
DreamBikes gives new life to old bikes
DreamBikes – Milwaukee’s newest used bicycle store located at 2021 A N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., gives old bikes new life. And in the process, it will also be giving teens glimpses into future … [Read more...]
Time Warner Cable challenges students to ‘Crack the Codes in the Digital World’ by teaching the science of television
Time Warner Cable (TWC) launched its newly created signature technology curriculum, Cracking the Codes in the Digital World™, for middle school students in after school settings. Showcasing the … [Read more...]
Local teen named Wisconsin Youth of the Year
Tommy Walls, a fouryear member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM), was recently named 2010 Youth of the Year for the state of Wisconsin by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). … [Read more...]
Service project aims to get teens to read and live Dr. King’s Dream
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech will be read numerous times in honor of his nationally-recognized birthday. In honor of Dr. King, members from the St. Joan Antida High School … [Read more...]
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