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Jorge, our 2021 Youth of the Year, highlights the impact of equitable education

Jorge spearheads an advocacy campaign for culturally-responsive education as Outreach Chair of The Club's Youth Council, which unites high school students across Sarasota County and seeks to address pressing concerns of our community. The Club’s Youth Council was established in 2020 in response to widely-publicized incidents of social and racial injustice. This initiative was presented […]
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Date: April 7, 2021
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Gabriela, 18, launches her business with the help of The Club's young entrepreneurs program

Throughout the program, teens identify business opportunities, develop a written and visual business plan and compete for seed funding to launch their business. One to three participants from each class are chosen to receive full or partial funding from local investors to bring their vision to life. Gabriela was awarded start-up funds during the Spring […]
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Date: March 31, 2021
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Tyanna planned her future with the help of the CRC

The Shapiro CRC is situated next to the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club on Fruitville Road. This state-of-the-art facility empowers teens to explore careers and plan for success after high school graduation with programs in vocational training such as carpentry, plumbing, coding, culinary, automotive technology and music and video production. The facility is also […]
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Date: March 29, 2021
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Maliyah,12, explores the recipe to success at the Club's culinary arts program

Maliyah is a bright-eyed, ambitious 6th grade student at Booker Middle School who just recently joined the Boys & Girls Club. She'll be celebrating her 12th birthday next week and plans to bake a cake with her family. Maliyah's family knows their way around a kitchen. In fact, her father is a chef and her […]
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Date: March 26, 2021
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Bryan completed meaningful community service hours in the 7th Alternative Spring Break

Bryan is a junior at Booker High School who has been a proud member of the Boys & Girls Club for the past seven years. He spreads positivity wherever he goes with his infectious smile, caring heart and helping hand. While Bryan has participated in nearly every program the Club has to offer, he is […]
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Date: March 24, 2021
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Harvey, 7, sets his sights on getting good grades

Harvey is a 7-year-old in the 2nd grade at Tuttle Elementary School. He captures the hearts of everyone around him with his electric personality, wild imagination, and quick wit. He started coming to the Boys & Girls Club last year, and can typically be found chasing his best Club friend, Miles, on the outdoor playground […]
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Date: March 23, 2021
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