Legacy of Leadership - Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston
Legacy of Leadership - Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston
Legacy of Leadership - Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston
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“<strong>Leadership</strong> has been a prevalent theme throughout<br />
my 20-year relationship with <strong>Boys</strong> & <strong>Girls</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Boston</strong>: As a young member many years ago, a<br />
Program Director in South <strong>Boston</strong>, to my current role<br />
at the Jordan Club. Today, I am lucky to see those<br />
same lessons <strong>of</strong> hard work, appreciation <strong>and</strong><br />
empathy being passed down to members.”<br />
— Lisa Gillis, South <strong>Boston</strong> Club alumna,<br />
Associate Director <strong>of</strong> Community<br />
Development at the Jordan Club in Chelsea<br />
“Leaders see when something needs to be done <strong>and</strong><br />
rise to the occasion; the <strong>Boys</strong> & <strong>Girls</strong> Club instilled<br />
this skill in me. I give back to BGCB by being a<br />
Friends Council member <strong>and</strong> serving on the South<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Club Alumni Council. I donate my time <strong>and</strong><br />
money because this cause changed my life, <strong>and</strong> put<br />
me on a path to being a lifelong leader.“<br />
— Katie Grassa, South <strong>Boston</strong> Club Alumna,<br />
teacher, <strong>and</strong> Harvard University graduate student<br />
Celebrating Milestones…<br />
For 100 years, the Yawkey Club <strong>of</strong> Roxbury, originally known as the roxbury <strong>Boys</strong>’ Club, has served as a<br />
beacon <strong>of</strong> hope in the roxbury community. Since 1910, thous<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> youth have grown into responsible<br />
citizens <strong>and</strong> leaders thanks to the Club’s unique, fun <strong>and</strong> effective programming.<br />
In fall 2009, <strong>Boys</strong> & <strong>Girls</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Boston</strong> opened its 10th Club – its first in a public housing development.<br />
The Franklin Hill Club at the Franklin Hill Housing Development is an example <strong>of</strong> the cost-effective<br />
Shared-Space Club model that is key to <strong>Boys</strong> & <strong>Girls</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Boston</strong>’s strategic vision to serve more<br />
youth. The Club serves 60 youth ages 6-12 with year-round programming.<br />
Creating Leaders…<br />
“<br />
I’ve seen despair in young people’s lives, <strong>and</strong> know that things can be different if someone shows them<br />
how to lead instead <strong>of</strong> follow. That’s why it is critical that we — as an organization <strong>and</strong> a society —<br />
continue to help develop the next generation <strong>of</strong> leaders. Caring parents <strong>and</strong> other positive adult<br />
role models can help young people build confidence <strong>and</strong> exercise their leadership abilities.<br />
”<br />
<strong>Boys</strong> & <strong>Girls</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong> have been <strong>and</strong> will continue to be one <strong>of</strong> the keys to this success.<br />
— Murray Bass, yawkey Club <strong>of</strong> roxbury, Technology Director/program Team leader<br />
BOyS & GIrlS ClUBS OF BOSTOn | 2010 AnnUAl rEpOrT | pAGE 7
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