Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford
About Our Club
“Enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”
Filling a Critical Need
Trained professional staff provide positive adult mentors and role models. Nationally recognized programs help young people succeed in school, stay healthy, learn important life skills, pursue interests in the arts and sports and explore vocational choices.
Most importantly, the Boys & Girls Club shows members that someone cares, wants them to realize their full potential and to BE GREAT!
OUR CLUB IS
For all boys and girls. Being a member of the Boys & Girls Club satisfies the age-old desire of young people to have a “club of their own.” Children of all races, religions and ethnic cultures are welcome.
Well-staffed. Full-time professional leadership is supplemented by part-time peer leaders and volunteers.
Affordable. Membership dues are kept low, so all young people can afford to join.
Guidance-orientated. The Boys & Girls Club emphasizes positive values in the relationships members have with each other and with adult leaders. It helps members to make appropriate choices in their physical, educational, personal, social, emotional, vocational and spiritual lives.
WHAT WE OFFER
Fun! Rule number one for almost everything that happens at the Club is that it must be fun.
A Safe Place The Club is a safe place where kids can come enjoy themselves and their friends.
Opportunities Club members have the opportunity to learn, grow, give back to the community, discover their needs, set goals and meet new friends.
A Full Schedule of Great Activities From simple games to leadership opportunities, the Club offers a wide variety of activities.
Age-Appropriate Services Our Boys & Girls Club strives to meet the youth development needs in our community.
Board Officers
Robert A. Mendes
Chief Professional Officer
New Bedford native. At the helm of the Club for more than 25 years.
Raymond J. Ledvina
President
BGCGNB Alum. Attended New Bedford High School, Bristol Community College and UMass Dartmouth. Worked at Titelist for 36 years, most recently as Manufacturing Manager, and at Brownell Boat Stands as Operations Manager.
Timothy P. Walsh, Esq.
Vice President
Jonathan Beauregard
Treasurer
LaShauna Barboza
Secretary / 2nd Vice President
Graduate of Tabor Academy and Amherst College. Currently Regional Sales Manager at Allstate/Squaretrade.
Board of Directors
Phil Cloutier, MBA
David J. Conceicao
Ernest "Butch" Frias
Jason P. Lanagan
Craig Correia
Graduate of New Bedford High School and UMass Dartmouth. Currently Principal & EVP at Paul & Dixon Insurance Agency Inc., Board Member for South Coast Business Alliance, Mentor & Specialist Educator E for All South Coast.
Michael J. Rocha, MD
Maria Poulos
Dr. Jo-Ann Bier
Retired developmental-behavioral pediatrician, most recently at Boston Children’s Hospital. Previously served on the New Bedford Ballet Foundation board and on Destination Imagination teams.
Scott Correia
Jeff Longo
Elizette Perry
Shiona R. Rose
Graduate of New Bedford High School, Boston College, and Cambridge College. Chief Probation Officer of the Commissioner of Probation of the Massachusetts Trial Court.
Steven Couto
Erik Johnson
Brendan Mota
Our Staff
Robert A. Mendes
Jonathan Felix
Assistant to Executive Director
(508) 992-8011 ext. 16
jfelix@bgcnewbedford.org
Jean Silva
Wendy Crowley
Andrew Pontes
Bookkeeper
(508) 992-8011
Our Impact
93%
Expect to graduate high school
Priceless
Boost of self esteem through arts, wellness and technology programs.
Feel cared about by club staff
of members say staff encourage them to try new things.
%
of members enjoy trying new things
%
choose club activities that push them to learn new things.
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