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2022 News & Press Releases
Aspiring ballerina’s generosity catches hearts of Ukrainian dancers
By: News 6 Orlando
Date: August 31, 2022
Three young members of the Boys & Girls Club got the opportunity of a lifetime, after attending a benefit for the National Ballet of Ukraine and giving all they had: $1.47.
Ribbon cutting for new Leesburg Club teen center
By: Daily Commercial
Date: June 8, 2022
Dozens gathered in the morning sun at the Leesburg Recreational Complex as city leaders and Boys & Girls Club representatives came together to celebrate the grand opening.
Jacqueline Bradley and Clarence Otis Family Branch Feature
By: News 6 Orlando
Date: May 27, 2022
Philanthropists Jacqueline Bradley and Clarence Otis talk about their passion for service and their hopes and dreams for their Boys & Girls Club in Orlando’s West Lakes neighborhood.
Young dancers learn from trailblazing ballerina in West Lakes neighborhood
By: News 6 Orlando
Date: February 22, 2022
A handful of tiny dancers learn ballet class at the Bradley-Otis Family Branch. For most of these girls, this is their introduction to ballet or any kind of formal dance.
Historic Brevard County home becomes new Boys & Girls Club
By: News 6 Orlando
Date: January 8, 2022
A historic Brevard County home has added a new chapter. The Carter House in Titusville, built in 1915 and designated a historic property by the city, is now a Boys & Girls Club.
Making an impact during National Mentoring Month
By: Spectrum News 13
Date: January 6, 2022
Austin Long has been involved in the Boys & Girls Clubs for most of his life, first as a member and then as a mentor. He has touched countless kids’ lives in nearly 25 years of service.
2021 News & Press Releases
Mayor Jerry Demings is a Boys & Girls Club Hall of Famer
By: WFTV 9
Date: May 6, 2021
You can add Hall of Famer to the list of titles Mayor Jerry Demings has earned. BGCA inducted the Orange County mayor into its 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame.
2021 Youth of the Year: Congratulations, Tyler!
By: News 6 Orlando
Date: March 9, 2021
Each year, we honor our most outstanding teen member as Youth of the Year. News 6 anchor Lisa Bell arranged a fake “interview” with Tyler of our Walt Disney World Clubhouse.
Osceola Woman Hopes to Help Young Girls Become Best They Can Be
Spectrum News 13
Date: March 8, 2021
One young woman in Kissimmee is empowering little girls to be the best version of themselves. Lia Sierra started going to the Club as a sixth-grader, soon after arriving from Puerto Rico.