Press Releases - Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford County, Maryland

Monday, December 19, 2011

Edgewoods Boys & Girls Club First LEGO League Team took home the Champions Award at the Baltimore Regional qualifer.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Thanks to our friends at the United Way for bringing out employee's from Frito Lay to help around the Club during Lights on Afterschool.

21st Annual C. Curtis Morgan Memorial Golf Tournament

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The 21st Annual C. Curtis Morgan Memorial Golf Tournament Sponsored by the Aberdeen Rotary Club to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County, was held on September, 12, 2011. Through their annual golf tournament, to date, the Aberdeen Rotary has donated over $616,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County.

Free & Reduced School Meals Program

Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Smart Style Salon contributes to Boys and Girls Clubs

Monday, April 11, 2011

"Smart Style Salon inside new Fallston Walmart contributes $1000 to Clubs as apart of grand opening"

Mario Lopez Visit Edgewood Boys & Girls Club

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Recent visit with youth at the Edgewood Club.

It’s full STEM ahead to the future for the Boys & Girls Clubs

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Robotics, science projects, math tutoring, leadership skills and mentoring pave paths to in-demand STEM careers.

Club Members Meet Ravens Michael Oher

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Michael Oher

Thanks for Giving!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Create Great Futures Today!

“Round-Up” Holiday Purchases for Clubs

Monday, December 06, 2010

100 Percent of Donations Raised at White Marsh JCPenney will Benefit Harford County Boys & Girls Clubs

Barnes & Noble December Book Drive to Benefit Clubs

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Bel Air, MD (Nov 29, 2010)- During the month of December 2010 customers at Barnes & Noble in Bel Air, MD will be able to donate purchased books to local Clubs.

Harford Mutual & Beechtree Catering sponsored Thanksgiving Dinner for 150 Club Kids

Monday, November 29, 2010

On Friday November 19, 2010, Harford Mutual and Beechtree Catering sponsored a free Thanksgiving dinner for club members and their families at the Aberdeen Boys & Girls Club located at 100 East Bel Air Avenue in Aberdeen.

What America Cares About: A Voice for Kids

Friday, November 05, 2010

As the national graduation rate falls, Denzel Washington's work with the Boys & Girls Clubs takes on new urgency

Women in Defense supports BGCHC through donation

Monday, November 01, 2010

To support STEM programs

Senator Mikulski Announces Grant to HELP Harford County Boys & Girls Club Continue to Mentoring Youth

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Edgewood, Maryland (10/19/2010) – United States Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) toured the Edgewood Boys & Girls Clubs today to view the impact from federal dollars through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Her visit also included spending time with community leaders in Harford County to talk more about the impact of BRAC on the county’s future.

Time of Year is Here Again for the United Way Campaign!

Monday, October 04, 2010

Hundreds of companies and organizations across Harford County are gearing up for the annual United Way campaign.

Club Alumni Mario Lopez visit Harford County

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

The celebrity was brought to the farm fair thanks to Walter G. Coale, Inc., a locally owned company in Churchville. While at the Walter G. Coale tent at the farm fair Lopez signed autographs and posed for pictures with his fans, including members of the Boys and Girls club of Harford County. Lopez says he was once a member of a Boys and Girls club.

Six New Board Members

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Aberdeen, MD-(August 3, 2010)- Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members to its board of directors. Quynh Budzynski, Bruce Clark, Nicole Funk, Bridgette Johnson, Brigitte Peters and Todd Unger were approved at the June 2010 board meeting.

Board Member George Mullin invites Boys & Girls Clubs to Explore Outside Life

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

On Wednesday June 30, 2010 over 100 members form Harford County Boys and Girls Club joined Mr. George Mullin, member of the Board of Directors to his home in Street, MD. Throughout the day the kids were able to explore and enjoy fishing, swimming, exotic animal show, pony rides, nature walks and much more. Mr. Mullin also provided free food for the the club members courtsey of Chesapeake Quality.

Lebron's Announcement

Thursday, July 08, 2010

BALTIMORE - Randy Acosta from the Boys and Girls Club in Harford County is very excited about Lebron's big announcement on ESPN tonite; reason being, it will be done from a Boys and Girls Club in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Boys & Girls Clubs offers Free Breakfast & Lunch to Area Youth

Monday, June 28, 2010

Aberdeen, MD – Tuesday, June 29, 2010- Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County’s is pleased to partner with Harford County Public Schools to offer free nutritious breakfast and lunches to young people. For youth who live close to our Aberdeen, Edgewood and Havre de Grace Branches.

$5000 from HDG Mayor's Ball Benefit

Friday, June 18, 2010

Sharing.... Time, Talent and Treasure

Diamonds in the Rough Raises $18,000 for Area Youth

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Diamonds in the Rough Ladies Golf Tournament raised more than $18,000 to support youth development programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County.

$8,000 Grant from Taco Bell Foundation for Teens

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County is being recognized with an $8,000 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens to fund real world experience programs that help encourage them to stay in school and consider future career possibilities. As one of 250 organizations to receive a portion of the $1.8 million grant from the Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County will host training sessions for the Young Leaders Academy to promote career job opportunities, job shadowing at local retail and restaurant businesses, in-corporate team building skills from outside organizations, events geared to positive subjects such as self – worth and persistence, and fun activities to keep the youth ‘off the streets’ and be encouraged to be the best they can be.

Gold Encouragement!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Gold encouragement Setting goals key, Olympian Phelps tells Harford kids club With 16 Olympic medals (14 of them gold), Baltimore native and former Harford County resident Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history and he wants to help kids achieve their goals as well.

No More Swimming in the Bathtub!!

Monday, April 19, 2010

Have you ever wanted to have a pool party but have been missing an important part – the pool? Here is your chance to party all summer long at the Aberdeen Family Swim Center located at 615 Old Robin Hood Road in Aberdeen!

2010 Census: It’s About Us!

Monday, March 22, 2010

BE COUNTED!

BE THE DIFFERENCE

Friday, January 29, 2010

We believe that volunteers play a valuable role in transforming the lives of our Club members.

National Search for Top Artist Under Age 18

Friday, January 22, 2010

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County is one of more than 4300 Clubs nationally joining in a search to identify talented young artist under the age of 18.

Trick and Treat Youth into Having a Healthier Halloween

Thursday, October 29, 2009

What comes to mind when you think of Halloween? Ghosts, trick-or-treating and CANDY!!! Candy corn … candied apples … chocolate bars … and the list goes on. Kids and teens all across Harford County will hit the streets dressed as heroes and villains to collect mounds of sugary treats.

Kids are Back in School. Are You Ready?

Monday, September 28, 2009

America’s future is at risk. Nationally, 30 percent of our youth drop out of high school. Such a situation threatens our nation’s future. Who will be tomorrow’s leaders?

New Board Members Appointed

Friday, September 18, 2009

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County is pleased to announce that Nathan Evans, John Smack and Rory White have all accepted appointments to the Board of Directors.

Kiss a Pig 2009

Friday, August 28, 2009

Kiss a Pig 2009 raises more than $35,000 to help kids BE GREAT at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County!

An Ounce of Prevention

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

One of the strangest things about social policy in this country is that we know what works and yet don't do more of it. Take high-school dropout rates, which currently stand at roughly 50 percent for Latino and African-American males. The half who don't graduate (about a million kids a year) are often dooming themselves to a Hobbesian life that is "nasty, brutish and short." The wasted human potential is dooming the United States to second-class status as a global economic power.

Geek Squad lands at Aberdeen Club

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Members of Best Buy’s Geek Squad descended on the Aberdeen Boys and Girls Club July 8 to set up a brand new theater room.

Staples 2nd Annual National School Supply Drive

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Grammy® Winning Singer-Songwriter, Ciara, Teams Up with DoSomething.org and Staples in 2nd Annual National School Supply Drive

Putting Harford County's Health Back on Track

Friday, June 19, 2009

Approximately 9 million children over the age of 6 are currently considered overweight. Factors related to this problem include unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity.

The Home Depot Gives The Aberdeen Unit a NEW LOOK

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

On June 8th and 9th, 120 Volunteers from The Home Depot will be coming to the Aberdeen Unit to give the Club a much needed make-over. Volunteers will be coming from 17 stores in the Baltimore region and will be painting, carpeting, building shelving units and performance some general repairs to give the Club a new look. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for June 9th at 3 PM at the Aberdeen Club.

Edgewood Community Strengthens Fight Against Crime

Friday, May 15, 2009

Media Report

Clubs offer FREE memberships to Military Kids

Monday, May 04, 2009

Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County has joined forces with each branch of the military to offer children of reserves, guard and active duty families free club memberships.

Young artists exhibit at Arts by the Bay

Friday, April 24, 2009

A handful of young artists from Harford County’s Boys and Girls Clubs were stars for the night when their art was placed on exhibit at the Arts by the Bay Gallery in Havre de Grace April 21.

Arena Club Santa Sleigh 5K Check Presentation

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Arena Club Santa Sleigh 5K Check Presentation - January 22, 2009