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Message Stay Connected:@BGCPhilae Stars Have Aligned to Go for the Gold2023 Coach’s Private Reserve Dinnere STARS ALIGNED on May 17, 2023, to GO FOR THE GOLD as we paid tribute to the Ericksen Family at the Crystal Tea Room. We raised over $3.1M for the kids who need us most! Our evening was lled with auctions, entertainment, wine from Vermeil Wines, and cheeses from Belgioso Cheese.ank you to all our sponsors and supporters for your dedication and commitment towards our mission! is record-breaking year wouldn’t have been possible without our Bold Champion presenting sponsors, PCC Structurals, Inc., SPS Technologies, Vermeil Wines, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Finley Catering At Wanamaker and e Union League of Philadelphia, but especially, our beloved Legendary National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer, Coach Dick Vermeil, our Tribute honorees John and Katie Ericksen, Rob Ross of Ross Feller Casey, LLP, Philadelphia Eagles Nakobe Dean, Philadelphia 76ers alumni Mark Jackson, NFL Hall of Famer Harold Carmichael, BGCP Board Chair John M. Scheey, Vice Chair Sean Bloodwell, Vice Chair Forrest Patterson, Board member and Champion Emcee Ric Harris, Susan and Rick Goings founders of the World Federation of Youth Clubs, CINEMAGIC Studios, and countless others, who have joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia family to help transform this historic organization. is magical night under the Philadelphia stars took ight with music by Tyler Perry of Perryhomes Utah and Sarah Sherman Barrera and Pedro Barrera who have sung with Andrea Bocelli, providing us with an evening of gold standard entertainment. Philadelphia’s Youth of the Year, Nile Mosby, shined brightly as he shared his aspirations to be the voice for Philadelphia’s children! e Stars were truly Aligned to Go for the Gold at this year’s Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia!Coach Dick Vermeil & John EricksenBGCP President-CEO Lisabeth MarzielloDeveloping the Workforce of Tomorrowis summer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia provided meaningful work experiences for 102 young people across Philadelphia through the Summer WorkReady Program. anks to our partnership with the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN), youth ages 14 to 18 participated in a 6-week summer job program dedicated to helping them gain, develop, and practice critical work experience skills.WorkReady participants worked under the guidance of Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia sta members during our summer camp program. Youth assisted Club sta in the day-to-day delivery of programs and activities, helped supervise program spaces, and assisted with meal services at Clubs. Partnerships in the area of workforce readiness build on Boys & Girls Club’s commitment to develop a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in the 21st century workplace. BGCA Digital PlayoffsIn partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), ve Philadelphia Clubs participated in the rst ever Digital Playos sponsored by Comcast. is rst of its kind, inter-club digital playo series gave Club members the opportunity to participate in a coding competition, a collaborative art competition and a typing competition. ese were all designed to allow Club members the ability to use dierent skills, dierent websites and online tools to learn how technology can best t their lives.Club members were joined by BGCA national sta and representatives from Comcast and the event was recorded and streamed for the BGCA Virtual Club platform. You can check out the skills and talents of our Club members yourself by watching the Digital Playos here: Comcast Digital Playos | Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia | BGCA’s National Virtual Club (bgcavirtualclub.net) FALL 2023Nakobe Dean’s Backpack BlitzAs our Club kids geared up for the exciting start of a brand-new school year, we were absolutely thrilled to welcome Nakobe Dean and friends to our Bridesburg Boys & Girls Club. eir visit is a testament to their commitment to our Club kids’ success, ensuring they were prepared with all the necessary supplies for a successful school year. Nakobe and friends, distributed 5,000 backpacks with essential school supplies to make sure our Club kids were prepared for the new school year!1518 Walnut Street Suite 712 Philadelphia, PA 19102www.BGCPhila.org215-735-8818NON-PROFIT ORGUS PostagePAIDPhiladelphia, PAPermit #5634NEWS FOR OUR SUPPORTERSTHE CLUBSBOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PHILADELPHIACall to Action Literacy InitiativeOn June 13th, 2023, as school bells across Philadelphia rang for the last time of the 2022-23 school year¸Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia prepared to welcome youth for a summer lled with fun, joy, and learning at 22 locations throughout the city. is summer, our camps oered more than just fun in the sun. With youth struggling to overcome pandemic-related learning loss, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia stepped up to provide access to high-quality academic enrichment programming aer school and throughout the summer. rough our innovative Call to Action Literacy Initiative, our Clubs engaged youth in hands-on learning opportunities steeped in the Science of Reading.Recent reports highlighting a sharp nationwide decline in reading and math scores, indicate that stemming summer learning loss for Philadelphia’s at-risk youth is paramount. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress’(NAEP) long-term trend assessment administered in fall 2022, 13-year-olds lost 4 points in reading and 8 points in mathematics compared to 2019-20. Black students faced greater declines, losing 7 points in reading and 13 points in mathematics. A comparison of major urban school districts shows that Philadelphia’s 2022 NAEP scores were signicantly lower than most other major cities, with 19 out of 24 outperforming Philadelphia’s 4th-grade reading scores and 17 out of 24 outperforming Philadelphia’s 8th-grade reading scores.e Call to Action Literacy Initiative, originally launched in 2013, addresses this crisis head-on. rough activities focused on encoding, decoding, structured reading/writing, and independent reading/writing, this program uses a multi-sensory approach to language, simultaneously employing kinesthetic, auditory, and visual learning modalities to build phonemic awareness, phonics, uency, vocabulary, and comprehension. is summer, over 1,300 youth participated in our literacy programs, engaging in skill-building through Readers eatre, themed weekly activities, and exciting literacy-based games. In our city, where just 15% of 4th graders tested at a procient level on the 2022 NAEP reading assessment, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia’s Literacy Initiative provides a critical resource for some of Philadelphia’s most economically disadvantaged and disenfranchised youth. FALL 2023Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Receives a $1.9M PCCD Grant Award to Expand Teen ProgrammingIn February 2023, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia was granted $1.9 million from the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to expand teen programming at six Club locations. is included keeping Clubs open later for teens from Monday to ursday until 8pm, Friday until 9pm, and Saturday from 5 to 10pm. Since February, we have enrolled over 500 new teen members with 222 of them participating daily. ese teens have engaged in activities such as career building, culinary classes, violence prevention, and mentoring. Additionally, 462 teens have participated in academic success and social-emotional learning programs. e impact of our expanded teen programming is already clear. At our Vaird Club, a 16-year-old member had been kicked out of several schools and was dealing with community violence. Before joining our program, he regularly skipped school. Aer joining our teen program, he was mentored and increased his academic performance. By the end of the school year, he achieved straight A’s, participated in Club volunteer work, made new friends, and secured a summer job! Introducing Nile Mosby, Philadelphia’s 2023 Youth of the YearWe are proud to introduce our 2023 Philadelphia Youth of the Year Nile Mosby. Nile is a recent graduate of George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science and was named Youth of the Year at our annual luncheon this past February. A member of the Wissahickon Boys & Girls Club, Nile was widely praised for his outstanding commitment to the Clubs and his community. A 2022 recipient of the Good Citizen Awards presented by the Union League of Philadelphia, Niles was a member of the National Honor Society, Captain of his school’s varsity basketball team and was a camp counselor at his Club this past summer. “rough the Boys & Girls Club, I’ve been positioned to be a better citizen with many outlets of success,” said Nile. His Club sta describe him as a loving and respectful young man who tackles every task placed in his path. A special thanks to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero for addressing this year’s candidates and our competition judges. BGCP President- CEO Joe Marziello, Nile Mosby, and US Attorney Jacqueline Romero
Please mail to:Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia1518 Walnut Street Suite 712Philadelphia, PA 19102e’ m fo Everyon n e Nce Li! Please ll out the following contact information to secure your spot on the nice list:Name:Company (if applicable):Address:Phone:City, State, Zip:Email:My company will match this donationPayment Method:Wire Transfer Credit CardSingle Payment Multiple payments not to exceed 3 yearsPersonal CheckI agree to pay the pledged amount:Mail in the pledge card below or donate online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BGCPHolidays2023As we stand in solidarity to support the children we serve, we are transforming the landscape of opportunity for an enlightened future lled with enhanced opportunities for education, career development, and social entrepreneurship. As a united workforce, we ensure our children are fed nutritious meals, and are connected to prevalent technology that will teach research, music, competitive strategies, and educational skills to advance their technological intelligence in a competitive world. Our collective strength becomes undeniable as we safeguard our children from the hazards of their streets lled with youth violence and crime, domestic abuse, and a life destined with coping mechanisms of drugs and alcohol. As we stand in solidarity, we are educating our children in the way that their minds process information through our growing literacy initiative. As stewards of our communities, we pave the way for a brighter tomorrow and provide our youth with a safe haven that illuminates a positive environment, creating a sense of belonging, a sense of competence, a sense of usefulness, and a sense of power and inuence.Our unity forties our advocacy and empowers change as we cultivate our children to become productive and responsible adults of our city, state, and nation. It is in solidarity that we have transformed this 136-year-old organization, raising over $120M in less than ten years, creating a premier Boys & Girls Club organization in the country, solidifying our position as the leading youth guidance and development agency in the community through quality sta, facilities, and programs, supported by nancial stability and clearly dened standards.rough the most critical times in our country’s history, together, we stood in solidarity to protect, educate, and serve our children when the world closed its doors.It is through the combined leadership of our benefactors, Board, sta, and community supporters that we will continue to stand in solidarity with a vision for a brighter tomorrow for the children who need us most.ank you for standing by our side every step of the way as we continue to advocate for our children! Your continued support this year and into next is truly making a dierence in the lives of those who need us most!RespectfullyIn the best interest of the children,Lisabeth and Joseph MarzielloPresident-CEOsBoys & Girls Clubs of PhiladelphiaA Message From Our LeadershipLisabeth & Joe Marziello Presidents & CEOsPresidents- CEOsJoe & Lisabeth MarzielloFranklin Institute ‘Science in the Summer’ Programis summer, Clubs across the city hosted a ‘Science in the Summer’ interactive STEM program for youth in 2nd to 6th grade. Sponsored by GSK and oered in collaboration with e Franklin Institute, this program was designed and is implemented with the goal of increasing youth’s value of and condence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers. is year’s theme, “Be A Physicist!” invited youth to play the role of professional physicists. Youth worked, researched and explored activities related to the eld of physics. rough the summer, youth engaged in a wide range of STEM activities designed to solve real-world problems in the areas of power plants and sound engineering, material sciences, and explored the careers of Laser Scientists and Accident Investigators. By continuously providing programs such as ‘Science in the Summer,’ Clubs support members interest in the sciences and beyond.e Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner 2024Join us on April 25th, 2024, for our 12th annual Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner, as we pay tribute to BrightView for creating a Landscape of Opportunities for the children of Philadelphia! BrightView has been an avid Champion for Change for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, transforming lives with mindful environments to support the social, physical, mental, and emotional wellness of our youth. From peaceful serenity gardens and lush landscapes surrounding our Clubs to high-quality outdoor recreation facilities, Brightview helps our future leaders grow strong bodies, minds, and spirits through nature’s beauty.Contact us for your sponsorship!(215) 735-8818 or wine_cheese@bgcphila.orgBoys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Partners with Temple UniversityBoys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Temple University to support youth Literacy! rough a shared vision to improve educational opportunities for Philadelphia’s young people BGCP and Temple have teamed up to promote the importance and impact of multi-sensory Literacy programming. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, we are excited to join Philadelphia’s largest public University, to ensure that all Philadelphia’s children have access to high quality literacy programming that enables them to ourish as condent, competent readers and life-long learners. Working with Temple University, we will enable children throughout the city to achieve great futures and meet their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.Arthur JohnsonVice President/Director of Athletics Temple UniversityScan Here to Donate!Danielle Sadock and John Shimp Pierce Keating and John M. Scheey, PEMichael Champan Memorial Golf ClassicOn Monday, October 2nd, we returned to the magnicent Manufacturer’s Golf & Country Club to commemorate the memory of our friend and Champion for Change, Michael Chapman, in the 2023 Michael Chapman Memorial Golf Classic. 144 golfers teed o to support our Clubs with a majestic backdrop of vibrant fall-colored leaves beginning to emerge throughout the 250-acre property. is beautiful property in Fort Washington, PA, annually hosts our phenomenal Golf Classic, one of our signature events, that raises critical funds for the thousands of youth we serve in Philadelphia who view our clubs as a beacon of hope and possibility. e competition was strong, but EY’s team of Tom Badil, Ryan DeMuth, Matt Dugan, and Mark Tuscano pulled through with a win! With the generous donations of our supporters, we were able to celebrate a record-breaking night for our Golf Classic, raising funds that directly support our programs which help youth reach their full potential by fostering academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character & citizenship in our 22 Clubs. Special thanks to Golf Chair Bruce McKenney, Executive Board member Clare McGrory Kelly, and to our friends at Chapman Auto Group, for their continued leadership in honoring the legacy of Michael Chapman.Ryan DeMuth, Tom Badil, Mark Tuscano, Matt DuganA Culture of Safety Across ClubsBoys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia is committed to creating a culture of safety for the 9,600 children who attend our Clubs each year. With the shared goal of providing Philadelphia’s youth with a safe, positive place to meet their full potential, we are proud to share two recent donations which will allow us to continue to meet that commitment.is past April, each Club across the organization was equipped with two Automated External Debrillators (AED) for use in case of emergencies. AEDs are used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It’s a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or debrillation, to help the heart re-establish an eective rhythm. anks to the generous support of Danny Rumph Foundation, over a dozen Club sta from each of our Clubs were trained in proper use of this lifesaving tool. In addition, we are happy to recognize ResusciTech for donating 1,100 certicates for use by Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. ResusciTech built a one-of-its-kind smartphone app designed to oer CPR, AED and basic rst aid certication from the comfort of your home.Board AwardsIntroducting Our Newest Board MembersBoard Member of the YearBrian SullivanPierce KeatingPresidents AwardAcclaraDanielle SadockJohn ShimpDistinguished Service AwardRookie of the YearMatt StackhouseFriend of YouthBruce & Jeanne McKenneyChris and Gary McGroryLamb InsuranceA Trip of a LifetimeTo kicko our Summer at our Clubs we took two lucky groups of Boys & Girls Club members to the “Happiest Place on Earth,” Walt Disney World! On May 3rd and 24th, 18 Club kids and three sta members traveled to Orlando, Florida to spend a day at Magic Kingdom! Our club kids started their day with a ight to Florida and then arrived at Magic Kingdom. Club kids enjoyed the rides, took photos with Disney characters, and were able to buy a souvenir! Club kids were chosen through our Caught Being Good contest, where they collected tickets for their good behavior at the Club. is trip was an all expenses paid trip by our generous donors at our 2023 Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner. Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia want to thank Robert Mihatsch, Fran Baylis, Adam Kamens, Tony DiLuca, Gary McGrory, Chris McGrory, John Scheey, James Meehan, Rob and Tracy Ross, and Clare McGrory Kelly for their comittment, continued dedication, and support for Philadelphia’s youth!FALL 2023In 2023, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia was pleased to honor the following individuals and companies for their tremendous commitment to our kids and communities:Scan the QR code to learn more about our newest board members!Mike Goings Tariq Ahmed Je MooreNewest Board Members’ Bios
Please mail to:Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia1518 Walnut Street Suite 712Philadelphia, PA 19102e’ m fo Everyon n e Nce Li! Please ll out the following contact information to secure your spot on the nice list:Name:Company (if applicable):Address:Phone:City, State, Zip:Email:My company will match this donationPayment Method:Wire Transfer Credit CardSingle Payment Multiple payments not to exceed 3 yearsPersonal CheckI agree to pay the pledged amount:Mail in the pledge card below or donate online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BGCPHolidays2023As we stand in solidarity to support the children we serve, we are transforming the landscape of opportunity for an enlightened future lled with enhanced opportunities for education, career development, and social entrepreneurship. As a united workforce, we ensure our children are fed nutritious meals, and are connected to prevalent technology that will teach research, music, competitive strategies, and educational skills to advance their technological intelligence in a competitive world. Our collective strength becomes undeniable as we safeguard our children from the hazards of their streets lled with youth violence and crime, domestic abuse, and a life destined with coping mechanisms of drugs and alcohol. As we stand in solidarity, we are educating our children in the way that their minds process information through our growing literacy initiative. As stewards of our communities, we pave the way for a brighter tomorrow and provide our youth with a safe haven that illuminates a positive environment, creating a sense of belonging, a sense of competence, a sense of usefulness, and a sense of power and inuence.Our unity forties our advocacy and empowers change as we cultivate our children to become productive and responsible adults of our city, state, and nation. It is in solidarity that we have transformed this 136-year-old organization, raising over $120M in less than ten years, creating a premier Boys & Girls Club organization in the country, solidifying our position as the leading youth guidance and development agency in the community through quality sta, facilities, and programs, supported by nancial stability and clearly dened standards.rough the most critical times in our country’s history, together, we stood in solidarity to protect, educate, and serve our children when the world closed its doors.It is through the combined leadership of our benefactors, Board, sta, and community supporters that we will continue to stand in solidarity with a vision for a brighter tomorrow for the children who need us most.ank you for standing by our side every step of the way as we continue to advocate for our children! Your continued support this year and into next is truly making a dierence in the lives of those who need us most!RespectfullyIn the best interest of the children,Lisabeth and Joseph MarzielloPresident-CEOsBoys & Girls Clubs of PhiladelphiaA Message From Our LeadershipLisabeth & Joe Marziello Presidents & CEOsPresidents- CEOsJoe & Lisabeth MarzielloFranklin Institute ‘Science in the Summer’ Programis summer, Clubs across the city hosted a ‘Science in the Summer’ interactive STEM program for youth in 2nd to 6th grade. Sponsored by GSK and oered in collaboration with e Franklin Institute, this program was designed and is implemented with the goal of increasing youth’s value of and condence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers. is year’s theme, “Be A Physicist!” invited youth to play the role of professional physicists. Youth worked, researched and explored activities related to the eld of physics. rough the summer, youth engaged in a wide range of STEM activities designed to solve real-world problems in the areas of power plants and sound engineering, material sciences, and explored the careers of Laser Scientists and Accident Investigators. By continuously providing programs such as ‘Science in the Summer,’ Clubs support members interest in the sciences and beyond.e Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner 2024Join us on April 25th, 2024, for our 12th annual Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner, as we pay tribute to BrightView for creating a Landscape of Opportunities for the children of Philadelphia! BrightView has been an avid Champion for Change for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, transforming lives with mindful environments to support the social, physical, mental, and emotional wellness of our youth. From peaceful serenity gardens and lush landscapes surrounding our Clubs to high-quality outdoor recreation facilities, Brightview helps our future leaders grow strong bodies, minds, and spirits through nature’s beauty.Contact us for your sponsorship!(215) 735-8818 or wine_cheese@bgcphila.orgBoys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Partners with Temple UniversityBoys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Temple University to support youth Literacy! rough a shared vision to improve educational opportunities for Philadelphia’s young people BGCP and Temple have teamed up to promote the importance and impact of multi-sensory Literacy programming. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, we are excited to join Philadelphia’s largest public University, to ensure that all Philadelphia’s children have access to high quality literacy programming that enables them to ourish as condent, competent readers and life-long learners. Working with Temple University, we will enable children throughout the city to achieve great futures and meet their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.Arthur JohnsonVice President/Director of Athletics Temple UniversityScan Here to Donate!Danielle Sadock and John Shimp Pierce Keating and John M. Scheey, PEMichael Champan Memorial Golf ClassicOn Monday, October 2nd, we returned to the magnicent Manufacturer’s Golf & Country Club to commemorate the memory of our friend and Champion for Change, Michael Chapman, in the 2023 Michael Chapman Memorial Golf Classic. 144 golfers teed o to support our Clubs with a majestic backdrop of vibrant fall-colored leaves beginning to emerge throughout the 250-acre property. is beautiful property in Fort Washington, PA, annually hosts our phenomenal Golf Classic, one of our signature events, that raises critical funds for the thousands of youth we serve in Philadelphia who view our clubs as a beacon of hope and possibility. e competition was strong, but EY’s team of Tom Badil, Ryan DeMuth, Matt Dugan, and Mark Tuscano pulled through with a win! With the generous donations of our supporters, we were able to celebrate a record-breaking night for our Golf Classic, raising funds that directly support our programs which help youth reach their full potential by fostering academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character & citizenship in our 22 Clubs. Special thanks to Golf Chair Bruce McKenney, Executive Board member Clare McGrory Kelly, and to our friends at Chapman Auto Group, for their continued leadership in honoring the legacy of Michael Chapman.Ryan DeMuth, Tom Badil, Mark Tuscano, Matt DuganA Culture of Safety Across ClubsBoys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia is committed to creating a culture of safety for the 9,600 children who attend our Clubs each year. With the shared goal of providing Philadelphia’s youth with a safe, positive place to meet their full potential, we are proud to share two recent donations which will allow us to continue to meet that commitment.is past April, each Club across the organization was equipped with two Automated External Debrillators (AED) for use in case of emergencies. AEDs are used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It’s a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or debrillation, to help the heart re-establish an eective rhythm. anks to the generous support of Danny Rumph Foundation, over a dozen Club sta from each of our Clubs were trained in proper use of this lifesaving tool. In addition, we are happy to recognize ResusciTech for donating 1,100 certicates for use by Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. ResusciTech built a one-of-its-kind smartphone app designed to oer CPR, AED and basic rst aid certication from the comfort of your home.Board AwardsIntroducting Our Newest Board MembersBoard Member of the YearBrian SullivanPierce KeatingPresidents AwardAcclaraDanielle SadockJohn ShimpDistinguished Service AwardRookie of the YearMatt StackhouseFriend of YouthBruce & Jeanne McKenneyChris and Gary McGroryLamb InsuranceA Trip of a LifetimeTo kicko our Summer at our Clubs we took two lucky groups of Boys & Girls Club members to the “Happiest Place on Earth,” Walt Disney World! On May 3rd and 24th, 18 Club kids and three sta members traveled to Orlando, Florida to spend a day at Magic Kingdom! Our club kids started their day with a ight to Florida and then arrived at Magic Kingdom. Club kids enjoyed the rides, took photos with Disney characters, and were able to buy a souvenir! Club kids were chosen through our Caught Being Good contest, where they collected tickets for their good behavior at the Club. is trip was an all expenses paid trip by our generous donors at our 2023 Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner. Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia want to thank Robert Mihatsch, Fran Baylis, Adam Kamens, Tony DiLuca, Gary McGrory, Chris McGrory, John Scheey, James Meehan, Rob and Tracy Ross, and Clare McGrory Kelly for their comittment, continued dedication, and support for Philadelphia’s youth!FALL 2023In 2023, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia was pleased to honor the following individuals and companies for their tremendous commitment to our kids and communities:Scan the QR code to learn more about our newest board members!Mike Goings Tariq Ahmed Je MooreNewest Board Members’ Bios
Stay Connected:@BGCPhilae Stars Have Aligned to Go for the Gold2023 Coach’s Private Reserve Dinnere STARS ALIGNED on May 17, 2023, to GO FOR THE GOLD as we paid tribute to the Ericksen Family at the Crystal Tea Room. We raised over $3.1M for the kids who need us most! Our evening was lled with auctions, entertainment, wine from Vermeil Wines, and cheeses from Belgioso Cheese.ank you to all our sponsors and supporters for your dedication and commitment towards our mission! is record-breaking year wouldn’t have been possible without our Bold Champion presenting sponsors, PCC Structurals, Inc., SPS Technologies, Vermeil Wines, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Finley Catering At Wanamaker and e Union League of Philadelphia, but especially, our beloved Legendary National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer, Coach Dick Vermeil, our Tribute honorees John and Katie Ericksen, Rob Ross of Ross Feller Casey, LLP, Philadelphia Eagles Nakobe Dean, Philadelphia 76ers alumni Mark Jackson, NFL Hall of Famer Harold Carmichael, BGCP Board Chair John M. Scheey, Vice Chair Sean Bloodwell, Vice Chair Forrest Patterson, Board member and Champion Emcee Ric Harris, Susan and Rick Goings founders of the World Federation of Youth Clubs, CINEMAGIC Studios, and countless others, who have joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia family to help transform this historic organization. is magical night under the Philadelphia stars took ight with music by Tyler Perry of Perryhomes Utah and Sarah Sherman Barrera and Pedro Barrera who have sung with Andrea Bocelli, providing us with an evening of gold standard entertainment. Philadelphia’s Youth of the Year, Nile Mosby, shined brightly as he shared his aspirations to be the voice for Philadelphia’s children! e Stars were truly Aligned to Go for the Gold at this year’s Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia!Coach Dick Vermeil & John EricksenBGCP President-CEO Lisabeth MarzielloDeveloping the Workforce of Tomorrowis summer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia provided meaningful work experiences for 102 young people across Philadelphia through the Summer WorkReady Program. anks to our partnership with the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN), youth ages 14 to 18 participated in a 6-week summer job program dedicated to helping them gain, develop, and practice critical work experience skills.WorkReady participants worked under the guidance of Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia sta members during our summer camp program. Youth assisted Club sta in the day-to-day delivery of programs and activities, helped supervise program spaces, and assisted with meal services at Clubs. Partnerships in the area of workforce readiness build on Boys & Girls Club’s commitment to develop a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in the 21st century workplace. BGCA Digital PlayoffsIn partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), ve Philadelphia Clubs participated in the rst ever Digital Playos sponsored by Comcast. is rst of its kind, inter-club digital playo series gave Club members the opportunity to participate in a coding competition, a collaborative art competition and a typing competition. ese were all designed to allow Club members the ability to use dierent skills, dierent websites and online tools to learn how technology can best t their lives.Club members were joined by BGCA national sta and representatives from Comcast and the event was recorded and streamed for the BGCA Virtual Club platform. You can check out the skills and talents of our Club members yourself by watching the Digital Playos here: Comcast Digital Playos | Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia | BGCA’s National Virtual Club (bgcavirtualclub.net) FALL 2023Nakobe Dean’s Backpack BlitzAs our Club kids geared up for the exciting start of a brand-new school year, we were absolutely thrilled to welcome Nakobe Dean and friends to our Bridesburg Boys & Girls Club. eir visit is a testament to their commitment to our Club kids’ success, ensuring they were prepared with all the necessary supplies for a successful school year. Nakobe and friends, distributed 5,000 backpacks with essential school supplies to make sure our Club kids were prepared for the new school year!1518 Walnut Street Suite 712 Philadelphia, PA 19102www.BGCPhila.org215-735-8818NON-PROFIT ORGUS PostagePAIDPhiladelphia, PAPermit #5634NEWS FOR OUR SUPPORTERSTHE CLUBSBOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PHILADELPHIACall to Action Literacy InitiativeOn June 13th, 2023, as school bells across Philadelphia rang for the last time of the 2022-23 school year¸Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia prepared to welcome youth for a summer lled with fun, joy, and learning at 22 locations throughout the city. is summer, our camps oered more than just fun in the sun. With youth struggling to overcome pandemic-related learning loss, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia stepped up to provide access to high-quality academic enrichment programming aer school and throughout the summer. rough our innovative Call to Action Literacy Initiative, our Clubs engaged youth in hands-on learning opportunities steeped in the Science of Reading.Recent reports highlighting a sharp nationwide decline in reading and math scores, indicate that stemming summer learning loss for Philadelphia’s at-risk youth is paramount. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress’(NAEP) long-term trend assessment administered in fall 2022, 13-year-olds lost 4 points in reading and 8 points in mathematics compared to 2019-20. Black students faced greater declines, losing 7 points in reading and 13 points in mathematics. A comparison of major urban school districts shows that Philadelphia’s 2022 NAEP scores were signicantly lower than most other major cities, with 19 out of 24 outperforming Philadelphia’s 4th-grade reading scores and 17 out of 24 outperforming Philadelphia’s 8th-grade reading scores.e Call to Action Literacy Initiative, originally launched in 2013, addresses this crisis head-on. rough activities focused on encoding, decoding, structured reading/writing, and independent reading/writing, this program uses a multi-sensory approach to language, simultaneously employing kinesthetic, auditory, and visual learning modalities to build phonemic awareness, phonics, uency, vocabulary, and comprehension. is summer, over 1,300 youth participated in our literacy programs, engaging in skill-building through Readers eatre, themed weekly activities, and exciting literacy-based games. In our city, where just 15% of 4th graders tested at a procient level on the 2022 NAEP reading assessment, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia’s Literacy Initiative provides a critical resource for some of Philadelphia’s most economically disadvantaged and disenfranchised youth. FALL 2023Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Receives a $1.9M PCCD Grant Award to Expand Teen ProgrammingIn February 2023, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia was granted $1.9 million from the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to expand teen programming at six Club locations. is included keeping Clubs open later for teens from Monday to ursday until 8pm, Friday until 9pm, and Saturday from 5 to 10pm. Since February, we have enrolled over 500 new teen members with 222 of them participating daily. ese teens have engaged in activities such as career building, culinary classes, violence prevention, and mentoring. Additionally, 462 teens have participated in academic success and social-emotional learning programs. e impact of our expanded teen programming is already clear. At our Vaird Club, a 16-year-old member had been kicked out of several schools and was dealing with community violence. Before joining our program, he regularly skipped school. Aer joining our teen program, he was mentored and increased his academic performance. By the end of the school year, he achieved straight A’s, participated in Club volunteer work, made new friends, and secured a summer job! Introducing Nile Mosby, Philadelphia’s 2023 Youth of the YearWe are proud to introduce our 2023 Philadelphia Youth of the Year Nile Mosby. Nile is a recent graduate of George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science and was named Youth of the Year at our annual luncheon this past February. A member of the Wissahickon Boys & Girls Club, Nile was widely praised for his outstanding commitment to the Clubs and his community. A 2022 recipient of the Good Citizen Awards presented by the Union League of Philadelphia, Niles was a member of the National Honor Society, Captain of his school’s varsity basketball team and was a camp counselor at his Club this past summer. “rough the Boys & Girls Club, I’ve been positioned to be a better citizen with many outlets of success,” said Nile. His Club sta describe him as a loving and respectful young man who tackles every task placed in his path. A special thanks to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero for addressing this year’s candidates and our competition judges. BGCP President- CEO Joe Marziello, Nile Mosby, and US Attorney Jacqueline Romero