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
John B. Seed, Esq.
Craig Correia
Vice President
Katherine E. Frias, MD
2nd Vice President
Andrew K. Springer
Interim Treasurer
Albino Dias, CPA
Secretary
Board of Directors
Jonathan Beauregard
Graduate of New Bedford High School and Bryant University (BS in Accounting) & Southern New Hampshire University (MBA).
LaShauna Barboza
Graduate of Tabor Academy & Amherst College with over 16 years in Sales and Marketing.
Shiona R. Rose
Timothy P. Walsh, Esq.
Graduate of New Bedford High School and Lafayette University, Currently a partner for Markey & Walsh, Attorney at Law.
Amilton Tavares
Graduate of New Bedford High School and UMASS/Dartmouth & former educator. Currently a Real Estate Agent.
Romayne Grace
Phil Cloutier
David J. Conceicao
Jose C. Gonsalves
Gerald F. Huston, Jr.
Jason P. Lanagan
Raymond J. Ledvina
Michael J. Rocha, MD
Our Staff
Robert A. Mendes
Jonathan Felix
Assistant to Executive Director
(508) 992-8011 ext. 16
jfelix@bgcnewbedford.org
Jean Silva
Wendy Crowley
Debra Soares
Our Impact
100% Increase
in odds of attending college after high school
85% of Members
Live below the poverty line.
Priceless
Boost of self esteem through arts, wellness and technical programs.
Kids turned away who can't afford membership
Average grade improvement of kids engaged in tutoring/study program
%
Higher high school graduation rate of kids attending the club
%
Of children attending GNBB&GC qualify for assistance
Your Donation Can Help Change a Child's Future
Thank you to our Sponsors
