Teens, staff, families, BGCB alumni and community partners came together for the 2nd Annual Native America Program Reunion Dinner at the Jordan Club of Chelsea. Club members who participated in the 2018-19 Native America Program spoke about their time visiting both Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations as well as what they learned about the world […]
2nd Annual Native America Program Reunion Dinner
The Jordan Boys & Girls Club of Chelsea will be hosting a reunion dinner on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 6-8pm for all current participants and alumni of the Native America Program. Teens from the 2019 trip will speak about their experiences in this yearlong program including time spent on both the Pine Ridge and […]
Alumni Highlight: Tawndalaya DaRoza
Tawndalaya DaRoza balances roles as both a Teacher and Youth Garden Educator in Washington, D.C. while working toward her goal of starting a beauty & wellness company. Tawndalaya DaRoza’s name kept resurfacing in conversations with Club alumni the past few months. Mayerlin Valdez brought her up during a meeting back in May. Then at the […]
Alumni Highlight: Jamal Grant
I had the pleasure of meeting Jamal at the 2019 Alumni Summer Social a few months ago. Immediately, he struck me as smart, humble, giving, and inspiring. He shared stories about his 2010 trip to Japan and all of the wonderful things he has been up to since that time. When he started talking about […]
Alumni Summer Social was a success!
A little over 60 people gathered on July 25 at the Bruce C. Bolling Building in Roxbury to remember, celebrate and network. Alumni from Explore India and Explore Japan, representing 11 different trips, were present at the event. Dinner was catered by Shanti Indian Cuisine and an assortment of sweets from Ebisuya Japanese Market served […]
Alumni Highlights: Tyler Polite and Tate Ross
Tyler and Tate both served as Camp Counselors at the Yawkey Club of Roxbury this year. Between leading field trips and organizing group games for summer campers, they found time to catch up with us. It seems like yesterday that you two were coming to the Club as kids. In fact, I remember hiring you […]
