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JOIN US for a free art exhibit, featuring the artw

JOIN US for a free art exhibit, featuring the artwork of students from our Lodi & Hackensack Clubs! We will also be unveiling new wall murals throughout the Lodi Clubhouse! See flyer for details and save the date!

During a recent visit to the CAAP after school pro

During a recent visit to the CAAP after school program at Hackensack Middle School, we saw students enjoy a quick snack and get right to work doing Art, STEM, Cooking, and more! After school enrichment programs provide students with safe, structured, educational fun!

The BGCLBC provides a safe place of inclusion for

The BGCLBC provides a safe place of inclusion for all youth. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are in the forefront of all we do. In an effort to continue to gain knowledge and grow, key staff members participated in a three day Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training last week. Thank you to Christian Ragland, VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with AtlantiCare for the fun and informative sessions! #whateverittakes #boysandgirlsclub #greatfuturesstarthere #diversityequityinclusion

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ~ January 15, 1929-Apr

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ~ January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.

The holidays look different for everyone. We are g

The holidays look different for everyone. We are grateful to our partners who help make the holidays a bit brighter for the children and families we serve. Thanks @hackensackchamber, @hmhnewjersey , and the NJ PBA for hosting toy drives to provide gifts for the kids at our clubs. Thanks to our national partner, @neimanmarcus and the @neimanmarcusparamus for hosting their annual in-store fundraising campaign to benefit the BGCLBC, and finally, thanks to all of our donors and community supporters who help make an impact during the holidays and throughout the year.

Today’s young people are tomorrow’s leaders, i

Today’s young people are tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and problem solver‘s. LINK IN BIO to donate. Now through December 31, your donation to the BGCLBC Will give children the meals, mentors, technology, support, and meaningful life experiences they need most right now, so they can become the leaders we are counting on to create a better future. together, let’s give the kids the support they need today, to make their Great Future possible tomorrow!

Students in the C.A.A.P program at Hackensack Midd

Students in the C.A.A.P program at Hackensack Middle School had so much fun bowling during a field trip last week!

Thank you @greaterbergenrealtors Realtors Care Fou

Thank you @greaterbergenrealtors Realtors Care Foundation for your continued support of our programs and our kids! We were awarded 2 grants to assist our Lodi and Hackensack Clubs with the purchase of art equipment and supplies, to enhance our Art programs! Pictured, BGCLBC Board member, Maritza (One of several of our board members and realtors with Greater Bergen Realtors) and our CEO, Joe Licata.

Thank you @hackensackchamber and @chit_chat_diner

Thank you @hackensackchamber and @chit_chat_diner for holding their Annual Networking and Toy Drive event to benefit our Clubs! Thank you to all who donated!

Don’t let #givingtuesday go by without making an

Don’t let #givingtuesday go by without making an impact! There is still time to donate! Link in bio. The kids we serve today will impact our futures, so let’s impact theirs! your donation helps provide a safe place for kids to go, life changing programs, a free meal, and more! Thank you!

Today is #givingtuesday , the global day of giving

Today is #givingtuesday , the global day of giving, when nonprofits like us ask you to donate generously, to support the impact we make in the community throughout the year! Link in bio to donate. We can’t do what we do without YOU!! Great Futures Start Here! #boysandgirlsclub #whateverittakes #greatfuturesstarthere

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, The national day of gi

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, The national day of giving. Giving Tuesday directs your attention to nonprofits like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County, who throughout the year, make an impact on the community. We can’t do it without You! Link in bio to donate. Your donation impacts the lives of our future leaders. Don’t want to wait until tomorrow to donate? Take a break from cyber Monday shopping and use the link in our bio to donate. Thank you!

LODI RESIDENTS - Be sure to join Borough of Lodi M

LODI RESIDENTS - Be sure to join Borough of Lodi Mayor, Scott A. Luna, and the Lodi Borough Council for the Annual Lodi tree lighting ceremony this Friday! See flyer for details.

We are thankful for you and all that you do to sup

We are thankful for you and all that you do to support the Kids throughout the year. We couldn’t do what we do without you! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!

Happy Monday! Here’s A look at how busy the kids

Happy Monday!
Here’s A look at how busy the kids have been! From cooking & baking during the LEAP after school program, to getting to know all about the kids in the C.A.A.P program, to play dough creating at the Lodi Club, to turkey art and technology at the Hackensack Club. There’s always fun to be had and a lesson being learned!

Our CEO, Joseph Licata, visited our partners, @nei

Our CEO, Joseph Licata, visited our partners, @neimanmarcusparamus , and spoke to staff about our Clubs and what we do, to help kick off their 2022 in-store holiday fundraising campaign which will once again benefit the BGCLBC. Be sure to visit @neimanmarcusparamus this holiday season and help make their fundraising efforts a success by donating at checkout. Thank you @neimanmarcus for partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs!

Students in the C.A.A.P (Hackensack Middle School)

Students in the C.A.A.P (Hackensack Middle School) and LEAP (TJMS Lodi) programs did not have afterschool programming on Halloween, but check out some of their Halloween themed artwork they created prior!

Happy Halloween! Our Lodi Club Kids had tons of fu

Happy Halloween! Our Lodi Club Kids had tons of fun at the Club! Great costumes, fun games, some treats, and more!

The kids and staff at our Hackensack Clubhouse loo

The kids and staff at our Hackensack Clubhouse looked amazing and enjoyed an awesome Halloween party and games!

Our Annual Feed the Needy food drive is underway.

Our Annual Feed the Needy food drive is underway. Help us feed a neediest families this Thanksgiving! See flyer for details or visit our website to donate (link in bio) all funds raised through this campaign will be used to purchase turkeys and non-perishable trimmings!

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Club Spotlight

Marcella Piazza
2022 Youth of the Year

About Marcella:
Keystone Vice President
Attending Seton Hall Univ. for Nursing this Fall
Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
Volunteers with special needs youth & adults