Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester NY

10/08/2026

We were excited to welcome our members back to the Club on Monday, October 5 with a fun-filled roller skating party! From skating with Bruce’s Mobile Skating to enjoying sweet treats from Netsins Ice Cream, it was a great way to kick off the season and celebrate being back together. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special for our kids!

09/21/2026

We’re grateful to Taco Bell and the Taco Bell Foundation for their generous $70,000 grant in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester!

On September 10, we celebrated this incredible investment in our Club and the young people we serve. This funding will help support programs focused on education, career readiness and preparing our members for successful futures.

Thank you to Taco Bell for believing in our mission and helping us create more opportunities for Rochester youth.

09/18/2026

A little Round Up can go a long way. 🌮💜

Today, we’re celebrating a $70,000 Taco Bell Foundation Community Grant awarded to Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester NY!

We’re grateful to our Taco Bell of Rochester fans who Round Up their orders and help turn those small contributions into meaningful opportunities for young people right here in our community.

Thank you for helping us give back! 🙌

09/04/2026

Thank you to Wegmans for providing another great Friday lunch for our Club kids.

09/02/2026

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester will be closed to members from September 7 through October 4 while our staff cleans, organizes, and prepares the Club for the new school year.

During this time, the building and offices will remain open for phone calls and Club business, but there will be no member programming.

We’ll be ready to welcome our members back when the Club reopens on Monday, October 5!

Thank you to our Club families for your understanding and support. 💙

09/02/2026

A beautiful day on Keuka Lake! ☀️🌊

Each year, the Griffin family generously opens their lake house to our Club members, giving them the chance to enjoy a day filled with boating, tubing, laughter and new experiences.

On August 26, our kids had another unforgettable visit—and judging by the smiles, they enjoyed every minute!

A heartfelt thank you to the Griffin family for your continued hospitality, generosity and commitment to creating special memories for our members. 💙

09/01/2026

🎉 We were proud to join our partners at 7-Eleven on Friday, August 28, to celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 450 Empire Blvd.!

BGCR Board Chair Gary Rodgers was joined by Club members and staff for the celebration, where he accepted a generous $711 donation through 7-Eleven’s Project A-Game initiative and shared a few words on behalf of the Club.

We’re grateful to 7-Eleven for investing in Rochester’s youth and for continuing to be a valued community partner. 💙

08/31/2026

A big thank you to Rochester Regional Health for bringing the RGH Pediatric Emergency Health Fair to the Club today! 🩺💙

Our members had the opportunity to learn about health, safety, and emergency care through fun, interactive activities while connecting with healthcare professionals.

We’re grateful to Rochester Regional Health for investing in the health and well-being of our Club kids and creating such an engaging learning experience!

08/31/2026

Because of incredible community support, our Dr. Bettina Love Backpack Giveaway on 8/25 was a tremendous success!

We were proud to give out more than 415 backpacks filled with school supplies to children and families in our community. Dr. Bettina Love made the day even more special by taking time to meet every family and child — and even reading with some of our young people.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this meaningful event possible and helped our kids head back to school ready to succeed.

Learn More: https://bgcrochester.org/success-story/377-backpacks-one-incredible-community-dr-bettina-love-backpack-giveaway/

08/19/2026