Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket

Rhode Island’s biggest day of giving - #401Gives - is almost here! On April 1st, you have the chance to make a BIG impact for local kids by supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket. Every donation helps provide a safe, fun, and welcoming space where kids can learn, play, and grow after school and all summer long. The possibilities here at the Club are truly endless, and your generosity makes it all possible! PLUS for all you early birds - starting at 6:00 a.m. on April 1st, the first $20,000 donated across the state will be generously matched by the Papitto Opportunity Connection. So make sure to: ? Mark your calendar! ? Set your alarm! ? Be ready to give on April 1st! Together, we can ensure that every child in our community has a place to laugh, learn, and belong. Let’s make this 401Gives the best one yet! #BGCP125 #125YearsOfInspiringGreatFutures #401Gives #GiveWhereYouLive

After 50 years of dedicated leadership and service to youth, Jim Hoyt, the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, is retiring at the end of 2025. Jim has served as the CEO since 2004 and among many notable accomplishments, he spearheaded a capital campaign that raised $8 million, which expanded the physical footprint of the Club by 20,000 square feet – extending the reach of the Club’s impact on the community. ? We are so grateful for Jim’s inspiring influence and unwavering commitment to our mission and all the youth and families the Club serves. ? Please join us in congratulating Jim on this much deserved retirement! ? To read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/ek8fAkax

On this #ThankfulThursday we'd like to shout out our wonderful friends at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank Kid's Café, who stopped by last night to serve dinner to our pre-teens. Kid's Café prepares dinner for our whole Club as well as other organizations in RI five days a week throughout the school year. Not only was this meal - breakfast for dinner? - delicious and a huge hit with our members, but the team also brought fun coloring sheets and prizes for each member, making it an extra special meal time for our kiddos! We ?? the RI Community Food Bank!! Thank you for all you do for the Club! #GreatPartners #RICommunityFoodBank #BGCP #GreatFuturesStartHere #ThankfulThursday

SAVE THE DATE! Today we are TWO weeks away from 401Gives - Rhode Island's largest day of giving, and this year is extra special - we’re celebrating 125 years of inspiring great futures! Starting at 6 AM on Tuesday, April 1, and running through 6 AM on Wednesday, April 2, you have the chance to make an impact that lasts another 125 years! Every single donation we receive helps provide amazing opportunities for Club kids to learn, grow, and thrive. ?? Donate & share starting on April 1: https://lnkd.in/eBYgm26N Let’s make this the best 401Gives yet - because great futures start with you!

Recently, some of our members found a special way to show their appreciation for our incredible staff! They chose the Club staff who inspire them the most, then colored a picture and wrote heartfelt thank-you cards. This thoughtful gesture truly moved our team. We are so fortunate to have such a caring and hardworking crew!

Check out who made the cover of the latest "Valley Breeze" edition! Click the link below to read all about our Club turning 125 year old! https://lnkd.in/eupiGxr2

We are thrilled to announce that Ryan – one of our talented teen members – has won Best Design in the state of Rhode Island and is now a finalist in Cox Communication's National Phone Case Design Contest! This contest, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the start of Cox Innovation Labs – which our Club was proud to receive in 2023 – challenged Boys & Girls Club teens nationwide to design a phone case that reflects "A World Within Reach." Ryan’s creativity stood out, earning him a brand new iPad and headphones, along with the chance to win a $25,000 scholarship and have his design sold in Cox retail stores nationwide! A huge thank you to our longtime friends at Cox Communications. From helping to bridge the digital divide with Cox Innovation Labs to creating opportunities like this contest, they continue to empower young minds and inspire great futures. Join us in celebrating Ryan and wishing him the best of luck in the national contest! #InspiringGreatFutures #CoxMobileContest #AWorldWithinReach #GreatFuturesStartHere #BGCPawtucket #CoxCommunications #BGCP

A huge thank you to Cox Communications for their generous $10,000 Cox Tech Boost grant! Their support will help us provide virtual reality career training and other cutting-edge tools to prepare our teens for future success. By bridging the digital divide, Cox is ensuring our members have the skills and opportunities to thrive in today’s ever-changing world. We’re incredibly grateful for this partnership and investment in our youth!

Happy New Year From the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket! 2025 is a BIG year for us - it’s our 125th anniversary! That’s 125 years of inspiring great futures for kids in Pawtucket, Central Falls, and beyond. This year, we’re celebrating our history and looking ahead to an even brighter future - and we want YOU to be part of it! Here’s how you can join the fun: - Volunteer at one of our many events - Alumni? Come by for a tour and relive the memories! - Save the Date: Our 125th Anniversary Celebration is happening June 5th at the Pawtucket Armory! - Donate to our 125th Endowment to help secure the Club’s future - Spread the word - share our mission with your network! Got ideas? Let us know how you’d love to get involved! 2025 is a year to honor our past, celebrate our present, and build a future filled with great opportunities for our kids. Thank you for being part of our legacy - we can’t wait to see what we accomplish together this year! Jim, CEO P.S. while 2025 is a year for celebration, we can’t forget all we did in 2024! Take a moment to read our Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/ejC6ve5i Show your support for the next 125 years: https://lnkd.in/dXJyupHR

Together, we achieved amazing things in 2024! This past year was truly inspiring, thanks to our incredible members, dedicated staff, and supportive community. Check out our 2024 Impact Report to relive the highlights and celebrate the best moments of the year. https://lnkd.in/eRi_Um2M