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From Club Kid to Summer Intern: A Letter to my Younger Self.

As I prepare to relocate to begin a career with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, I have been reflecting on my ten years at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
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Four Days of Advocacy, Advocacy, and Advocacy

One of the pillars of The Club is advocacy. We strive to instill in young people not only the tools they need to advocate for what they believe in, but the tools they need to advocate for themselves.
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Teen-led Mental Health Summit Empowers Florida Youth to Advocate for their Well-Being

More than ever, kids and teens are making their mental health a priority. They’re honest about their experiences and serious about self-care.
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Eight Teens. Three Countries. Eight Days.

The Cultural Immersion program at BGCSDC provides Club members with the unique opportunity to fully experience a Boys & Girls Club in another country.
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From Cuba to Columbia University: How My Local Club Helped Me Fulfill My Dreams

Jorge Hernandez-Perez, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties alum and 2021 National Finalist for Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Youth Of The Year.
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Congratulations to BGCSDC’s Class of 2022

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties celebrated 90 graduating seniors of the class of 2022 from local high schools at the annual Senior Celebration on Thursday, June 9, 2022.
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