BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

Ensuring all our kids, teens, and young adults have access to fresh and healthy food while they are in the Club is essential to our work. Brian Elowe, testified in support of House Speaker Talbot Ross's Bill to combat food insecurity in Maine: mainepublic.org/politics/2023-…

Join our team! BGCSM is seeking professionals interested in making a difference in the lives of the children of Maine! Tutors, program assistants, a food service director, receptionists, and more. See all our open positions here: bgcmaine.org/careers

Last week, Club members celebrated Panda Cares Day, a day of giving from @PandaExpress. Members were treated to books, bags, hats, and a delicious lunch! Thank you so much @PandaExpress, for being such a fantastic partner!

BGCSM members had the best time at the @LLBean Paddling Center yesterday. L.L.Bean hosted 40 BCGSM members for a fantastic day of kayaking, archery, ropes courses, and team building. Thank you, L.L.Bean, for this wonderful adventure!

We are so grateful to the @PortlandFD and @iafflocal740 for collecting bike helmets for our members this summer! Thank you for making our kids safer! wgme.com/news/local/por…

@mdoenews BGCSM is immensely grateful to the @MaineDepartmentofEdu for highlighting our 21st Century Community Learning Centers' extraordinary summers! Thank you to @portlandtrails, @sailmaine, and @PortlandMainePRF for giving our members such unforgettable memories this summer!

Southern Maine 21st Century Learning Center Experience the Outdoors Through Community Connections mainedoenews.net/2022/07/29/sou…

Thank you to @BankofAmerica for dropping their generous grant to our Portland Clubhouse this week. We are so grateful for our partnership with Bank of America and the outstanding work they do in the community!

Our members have been loving YMCA Camp this summer! Thank you to our generous donors who make these camperships possible.

BGCSM is Hiring! Join our amazing team of youth development professionals as a Food Service Coordinator! Apply today: bit.ly/3yTeNDl

Lego fun at the Portland Club!

Happy Anniversary to our fantastic Portland Club Director, Jen Pierce! Jen has been making great futures at BGCSM for 25 years. Thank you, Jen, for your dedication and outstanding work!

BGCSM Portland Club members had a wonderful time this week out on the ocean with @Sail_Maine! Thank you @Sail_Maine for teaching our members these amazing skills!

Last night, BGCSM Alumni were back at the Club! Portland hosted an Alumni Basketball Tournament for members to reconnect. BGCSM is working to engage all our former Club members, so sign up for our Alumni emails to learn about more great events like this! bgcmaine.org/alumni

Last night, 35 BGCSM Alumni received $135,000 in scholarship awards. The Club is immensely grateful to the various donors who support our youth on their academic journeys with these scholarships. Congratulations to all our well-deserving winners!

Our 21st Century Community Learning Center is out to sea, thanks to @Sail_Maine! Every Tuesday for the next eight weeks, our middle schoolers will be learning about sailing.

BGCSM is hosting an Alumni Basketball Tournament! Enjoy a night back at the Club with games, food, and a chance to reconnect. Register to watch or play here: bit.ly/3NzHASx

Happy 4th of July! Clubs are closed for the 4th.

South Portland has some new space this summer! Last week, a tent was erected to provide outdoor space for the Club as their numbers grow this summer to serve youth currently living in the South Portland hotels. This is made possible thanks to the John T. Gorman Foundation!

King Middle School students spent the first day of the 21st Century Program swimming at Kiwanis this week. Huge thank you to Portland Parks and Recreation for letting us utilize the outdoor pool this summer!