Club Happenings
Leadership Unleashed
Check out our CEO, Alyzza Ozer in the Business Council of Westchester Podcast, Leadership Unleashed!
Muffin Dowdle and Dan Hollis Honored at “Hats Off to 85 Years” Annual Gala
It was Hats Off to 85 Years as more than 400 friends and supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) were on hand June 7 for the 29th Annual Humanitarian Award Gala. The theme of the event — Hats Off to 85 Years –celebrated the Club’s 85th anniversary this year. The
Scavenger Hunts by Let’s Roam
As we gear up for our annual Humanitarian Awards Gala, we have been in search of interesting and unique items and experiences to add to our online auction. Enter, Let’s Roam! This incredible company provides app-guided adventures including scavenger hunts, bar crawls, ghost hunts, art walks, and date night packages. The simple turn-by-turn directions guide
BGCNW Honors Outstanding Teens at Annual Youth of the Year Awards Ceremony on March 26
The Club celebrated its Annual Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on March 26 at Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua. The evening event, which was attended by 165 supporters and friends of BGCNW, featured inspiring speeches by five extraordinary teens who earlier in the evening were interviewed by a distinguished panel of judges. After the
Hats Off to 85 Years!
In October of this year, the Club celebrates its 85 anniversary! We will begin commemorating this milestone with our 29th annual Humanitarian Award Gala on June 7, 2024. The theme of the event is Hats Off to 85 Years. As a way to include all of our members in this momentous occasion, we have partnered
BGCNW in the News!
On January 8, 2024, WPIX 11 News reporter Ben Allen featured the Club’s Learn-to-Swim program in 3 live spots on his morning series Ben Around Town! Ready in his swim trunks, Ben joined our preschool classes in the pool for their twice-weekly swimming classes and even received a lesson from Assistant Director of Aquatics and
BGCNW Annual Clubsgiving Feast
Over 300 people, members, staff, and volunteers, got to share a meal together and give thanks! It would not have been possible without the incredible generosity and hard work of the Temple Shaaray Tefila congregation, who provided all of the food for our annual club-wideThanksgiving celebration. County Legislator, Erika Pierce, who has been a staunch
BGCNW hosts first annual Latino Heritage Celebration
On October 20th, the Club invited members, their families, and neighbors to celebrate and honor the heritage and cultures of our Latino and Hispanic community with activities and a potluck dinner. Families and local businesses donated food, supplies, and raffle prizes to the celebration. We had over 320 people in attendance. During the earlier part
Marlins Swim Coaches Named Metro Swimming Coaches of the Year!
This week, BGCNW Marlins Swim Team Head Coach, Zac Hojnacki and Head Age Group Coach, Connor White, were awarded the well deserved USA Swimming Metro Swimming Senior Coach of the Year, and Must Watch Age Group Coach of the Year, respectively! The were celebrated with a parade of Club members carrying a congratulations banner and
15th Annual Chris Cutri Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
Join us on Sunday, October 1st for the Chris Cutri Memorial Fundraiser Alumni & Friends BBQ held at the Club! The funds raised support scholarships for children in the after-school Fun Club program, to the winner and runner-up of the Youth of the Year program, and to graduating Fox Lane seniors who are active at
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BGCNW Host First Annual Latino Heritage Celebration
On October 20th, the Club invited members, their families, and neighbors to celebrate and honor the heritage and cultures of our Latino and Hispanic community with activities and a potluck dinner. Families and local businesses donated food, supplies, and raffle prizes to the celebration. We had over 320 people in attendance. During the earlier part
BGCNW 2023 Spring Gala
On June 2nd, 2023 more than 300 people joined in the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester’s (BGCNW) gala celebration. The theme of the evening was real storytelling with the common thread being how the Club serves as a second home changing the trajectory of generations. Club Co-Presidents, Anne Citrin and Emily Stoddard, who
BGCNW Youth of the Year 2023
On Thursday, March 2nd, the BGCNW had it’s annual Youth of the Year Award Ceremony at Crabtree’s Kittle House, in Chappaqua, NY. Six incredible teens interviewed and spoke in front of a panel of 5 judges. After deliberations, three finalists were announced. One-by-one, the three finalists gave their speeches to the over 140 attendees. Junior
BGCNW Advocates on Behalf of Essential Youth Programming
Yesterday, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, BGCNW representatives visited the State Capitol in Albany, NY; with the New York State Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs; for the annual State Legislative Days, to advocate on behalf of increased funding for youth development and after-school programs, nutrition initiatives, and preventative mental health support programs. BGCNW CEO, Alyzza
Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester hosts Charity Golf Tournament to Support Scholarships for Needy Families
On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, BGCNW held their annual Golf Tournament at the picturesque GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills. Twenty-two foursomes, a total of 88 golfers, took to the links for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, and philanthropy. The funds raised at the event will provide scholarships and financial aid to hundreds of
Senator Harckham Recognizes Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Aquatics Program Excellence and Announces $100,000 in Capital Funding
Mount Kisco, NY, Wednesday, September 28, 2022, – Senator Peter Harckham visited the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW), presenting the Club with a proclamation recognizing the BGCNW Marlins Swim Team receiving USA Swimming Bronze Level status, teaching more than 65,000 children to be water safe, and announcing $100,000 in funding for capital
BGNW Marlins Hold Annual Kick-Off
On Sunday, September 18th, the Marlins Swim Team held its annual kick-off event to welcome new parents and team-members! Now entering its 55th year of programming, the Marlins Swim Team program is perennially ranked on of the top 100 swim clubs in the country. They are 22 year BGCA National Champions and have achieved USA
