Double Your Donation!

In the spirit of honoring our amazing staff Lisa and Scott, the spirit of community and giving, and closing out our 92nd year of serving Bethlehem and surrounding youth, an anonymous donor has offered to match all donations made to the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem from now til December 31st.

Every dollar donated during this time will be matched 1:1 up to $50,000!!!

A $50 donation becomes $100! A $1,000 donation becomes $2,000!

Your support today will help make 2023 a great year for the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem!

This year-end campaign will focus on sustainability and growth of our BGCOB in 2023, primarily supporting the following two areas:

Teen Development: Career and Workplace Preparedness

A recent assessment of our member-alumni continuum has shown that there is great opportunity for us to further and better engage our teenage members. We want to engage them with intent and a focus on career exploration and workplace preparedness. Additionally, with a large and growing BGCOB alumni network, and expanding list of business and community partners, we are seeking support to increase our ability to better serve our older members. A successful campaign will allow us to:

Create a Dedicated Teen Space - As a teen , sometimes you need a space to go where you can focus on your homework or work on a project without worrying about a 6 year old tugging at you asking to play. In March 2022, we started the process of converting one of our rooms to a dedicated space where teens can be teens under the supervision of caring professionals. In 2023, we aim to have furniture, technology, and resources in this space that will enhance the overall BGCOB teen experience. Tables to do individual and group work. Lounge areas that encourage conversation. Technology to help connect with professionals, nurture educational growth, and explore career opportunities.

Have Teen Focused Staff - a staff person focused on enhancing our BGCOB teen experience through programs, experiential learning, mentorships, educational experiences, and the development of life-skills. Getting to know each of our teen members is important to understanding their needs. Having a professional on our staff who is dedicated to the teen experience will help us bridge the gap from younger member engagement to our teens graduating high school with a plan in place for a fruitful future!

Enhance Teen Programs - Programming for teens will look significantly different than those provided for our younger members. College campus visits, speakers presenting on the trades, financial literacy programs, workplace opportunities, scholarships, and financial aid are just a few of the many topics to explore and discuss with our teens. Guiding our teens through the opportunities available to them, while helping them realize that a path does exist for them to be successful, will significantly increase their probability of pursuing a career they are passionate about.

Additional Unrestricted Support

Unrestricted support is needed for all non-profit organizations to not only survive, but thrive. Water bills, electric bills, supplies, salaries, food, paint, building maintenance, and any unforeseeable expense falls under this category. Without these covered, our BGCOB would fail to exist.

Imagine this: You're driving from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh with little to no oil in your car's engine. Now, you could very well make it there, but the ride wouldn't be the smoothest and the lifespan of your vehicle would be gravely impacted. Unrestricted support is the "oil" our "BGCOB engine" needs to ensure that we have safe & smooth journeys today and many decades to come!

Questions about this campaign, other ways to donate, or volunteering at BGCOB? Please contact Miguel Rivera at 610-865-4241 or via email at mrivera@bgcob.org

2022 Great Futures Matching Campaign

By Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem

2022 Great Futures Matching Campaign

Double Your Donation!