MA Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs

11/10/2026

This trial ran from 2020 to 2025 at 11 Clubs across Massachusetts. Researchers randomly assigned Clubs to offer H2GO! or continue their usual activities.

An afterschool program focused on replacing sugary drinks with water helped shift children’s BMI in a healthier direction after one year.

11/09/2026

⚽❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU TO MIKE SOARES AND NEW HUMAN!

The Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mike Soares from New Human for generously donating 160 tickets to two New England Revolution games!

Thanks to Mike’s generosity, 21 of our Massachusetts Boys & Girls Clubs had the opportunity to participate and give Club kids an unforgettable experience cheering on the Revs!

Creating opportunities for young people to experience new things, make memories, and enjoy special moments with their peers is what it’s all about.

Mike, thank you for thinking of our Club kids and helping make these experiences possible. Your generosity is making a difference across Massachusetts!

Because great memories are made together! ⚽💙

11/07/2026

11/05/2026

A big THANK YOU to Price Rite Marketplace for their generous support of the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs!

Community partners like Price Rite play an important role in helping Boys & Girls Clubs across Massachusetts provide opportunities, resources, and support to the youth and families who need us most.

We are so grateful for Price Rite's continued commitment to our communities and for helping make Great Futures possible!

10/30/2026

Our Alliance was featured in Boys & Girls Clubs of America's The Club Advocate (March)

State News & Victories - Club teens attend Summit for Massachusetts' Youth!

"Last month, over 100 Club teens, alumni, and staff attended the Summit for Massachusetts' Youth hosted by the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs. Teens had the great opportunity to meet directly with their state legislators and advocate for issues that are important to them and their communities such as mental health and workforce readiness. From conversations with elected leaders to participating in a panel with legislators, youth voice was present and powerful throughout the day in Boston. Thank you to the Alliance, Clubs, Club youth and the state legislators for an impactful event!"

10/29/2026

Thank you, Senator Michael Rodrigues, for supporting the the Club through the Senator Rodrigues Empowerment Fund of the SouthCoast Community Foundation to support, empower, and enhance the lives of the youth of the Greater Fall River Community.
Fall River Needs Club Kids.

10/27/2026

🌟 Day 2 of BSAS SEL Training! 🌟

We’re back for Day 2! 💙 Our 8 mentor/mentee Boys & Girls Clubs are continuing their work together to strengthen Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and build their capacity to support the young people who walk through their doors every day.

Through collaboration, shared learning, and meaningful conversations, our Clubs are gaining valuable tools and strategies to help young people build confidence, develop healthy relationships, manage emotions, and thrive both inside and outside the Club.

A huge thank you to our participating Clubs for their commitment to continuous learning and to creating supportive environments where every young person can reach their full potential! A huge shoutout to our facilitator Folami Prescott-Adams for sharing her knowledge, wisdom and resources with us!

When we invest in our Clubs, we invest in our kids — and that’s always a WIN! 🙌💪

Together, we’re building stronger Clubs and brighter futures for Massachusetts youth! 💫

10/27/2026

🌟 Day 1 of BSAS SEL Training! 🌟

Today, we kicked off our BSAS Office of Prevention and Wellbeing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) training with 8 mentor/mentee Boys & Girls Clubs coming together to learn, collaborate, and strengthen their impact on the young people they serve! 💙

Because of this funding, Clubs are able to continue building knowledge, sharing best practices, and developing the tools needed to support the social and emotional growth of young people across the Commonwealth.

When Clubs invest in their staff, strengthen partnerships, and learn from one another, our young people win! 🙌

We’re excited to see what this group accomplishes as we continue this important work together. Because stronger Clubs mean stronger futures for Massachusetts youth! 💪

10/26/2026

💙✨ Celebrating Legacy, Leadership & Great Futures! ✨💙

What a special evening at the MetroWest Boys & Girls Club Gala!

It was an honor to celebrate Chris Duane’s retirement and recognize the incredible impact she has made throughout her career. Her words say it all:

“Every child, no matter where they come, no matter what their background, no matter what their circumstances, every child deserves an opportunity to succeed.” — Chris Duane

Chris, thank you for your dedication to young people and for the legacy you leave behind. Your commitment to creating opportunities for every child is at the heart of what the Boys & Girls Club movement is all about. Wishing you all the best in your well-deserved retirement! 👏💙

The evening also included a special citation presentation honoring Massachusetts Youth of the Year Finalist, Izadora De Jesus! 🌟 Congratulations, Izadora! Your leadership and accomplishments remind us why investing in our young people matters so much.

From celebrating a remarkable leader to recognizing an inspiring young person, this evening was a beautiful reminder that our work is about both the legacy we leave and the futures we help create.

Photo: Bob Borek Board Chair, Rep. Carmine Gentile, City Council Framingham Leora Mallach, Marlborough Mayor Christian Dumais, Chris Duane Executive Director, Mayor Framingham Charlie Sisistsky and his wife Robin, Sam Gray BGCA, Rep. Greggoire, Jenn Aldworth Alliance Director and Laura Terzigni Vice President.

Because every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and Massachusetts needs Club Kids!

10/26/2026

The Club is so proud of Crystal Li!

Crystal, The Clubs 2025 Youth Of The Year and National’s Youth Advisory Committee member continues to do great stuff, as she was featured in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Club Experience Blog for her work co-founding Ready Set STEM, a youth-led initiative inspiring younger kids to explore science and future careers.

Crystal’s leadership, creativity, and dedication to empowering other young people are truly inspiring!

Congratulations, Crystal! Keep making a difference and showing us what it means to create a Great Future!

Link to the blog: https://clubexperience.blog/2026/10/22/helping-yourh-see-whats-possible-in-stem/