Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee CEO, Robyn Peery, has won the award for Executive of the Year for the entire Southeast region from The Professional Association (a professional development group within Boys & Girls Clubs of America). Executive of the Year Award is presented to a National member
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Holiday Game and Book Drive Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee
In partnership with Taps Off Main and Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee, Club Blue is having a Holiday Game and Book Drive. Bring in your favorite game or new, Teen-appropriate book to Taps Off Main now until November 30th to receive a ticket for a FREE PINT!
Presenting our first-ever Great Futures Gala on Sept. 24th
This year we will host the Great Futures Gala on Friday, September 24th from 5:30-8:30pm, with First Farmers Bank as the presenting sponsor. This event will feature a cocktail hour, live music, online auction, elegant dinner, and moving performances from Club youth.
12th Annual Cajunfest Scheduled for May 29th at Amber Falls Winery
After being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, Cajunfest will return this year. Defined by its outstanding Cajun music, food, and fun, this annual event held at Amber Falls Winery & Cellars is scheduled for 12-8pm on Saturday, May 29th.
Tennessee Tutoring Corps to Expand This Summer
We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with the Haslam Foundation to participate in the Tennessee Tutoring Corps program this summer! This program allows us to provide one-on-one or small group tutoring to our students, helping combat the learning loss we have seen due to COVID-19.
Mars Petcare Partners with Boys & Girls Club
To further its efforts of supporting youth programs across the local community, Associates from Mars Petcare piloted their virtual program on responsible pet ownership with students from the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center. The program taught Club members about pet behaviors and how to interact safely with pets by recognizing their moods. Through the partnership, Mars Petcare will host additional sessions for Club members including financial literacy and career days.
We have changed our name to Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maury County has announced that it is changing the name of the organization to more accurately reflect its entire geographic service area of Maury and Giles Counties, and to position the Club for additional growth opportunities in the future. Boys & Girls Clubs of Maury County will begin doing business as Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee.
Unveiling Our Updated Gamesroom!
The Club recently unveiled its newly renovated Gamesroom within its Teen Center in Downtown Columbia. The updated space was sponsored by First Farmers and Merchants Bank and Farm Bureau Health Plans.
Announcing our new Director of Resource Development and Teen Services Director!
We are excited to announce Katie Rysiewicz as our new Director of Resource Development and Haley Johnson as our new Teen Services Director over the Columbia Teen Center! Click the button below to read more, and help us welcome these team members to their new roles!
Free Child Care for Essential Workers Extended Through December 31st!
The COVID-19 Pandemic Child Care Payment Assistance program is designed to help support essential workers so they can stay on the job during the COVID-19 emergency. Through payment assistance and a network of temporary care locations, parents who work in specific occupations can access child care at no cost, during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency until December 31, 2020. Email [email protected] to enroll your child in Boys & Girls Clubs of Maury County.