January Newsletter


A New Year is upon us and the excitement continues at the G.W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet. This month youth returned to school and got back to business with their homework and sharpened their reading and math skills at the Club.

 

A special thank you to all of our Board members, staff, volunteers, and unwavering supporters!

 

Please read below for more exciting activites that took place during the month of January 

 Member of the Month 
Oyuki Montero
"Oyuki is an amazing kid with a heart of gold. Every holiday she gives back to the Boys & Girls Club by preparing treats and gifts for the staff. Her positive attitude is contagious throughout the Club."
- Kahlil Diab, Executive Director

Boys & Girls Club Youth Fashion Show

 Lewis University work study employees organized on our 1st annual youth fashion show! This is just a sample of some of the unique and creative arrangements from our youth....

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority- Eta Chi Zeta Chapter hosts MLK Day of Service
Our youth had an AMAZING afternoon celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.The ladies from this wonderful organization discussed the accomplishments of Dr. King with our youth and assisted with creating individual dream goals for each child. The event culminated in a pizza party and celebration of the life of Dr. King.

Upcoming Events:

What: 2017 Youth of the Year Winner Announcement

Where: Boys & Girls Club
When: February 28th via bgcjoliet.com

 

What: 2017 Annual Gala Honoring Mike Adler

Where: The Joliet Country Club

When: March 18th 6:00pm

Visit bgcjoliet.com for more information

 

 

 

The Boys & Girls Club
of Joliet is a PROUD
United Way
of Will County 

partner agency.

226 E. Clinton St.
(815) 723-3434

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