Club Happenings
BGNW 14 & Under Invitational
BGCNW Marlins is hosting a 3-day swim meet for swimmers aged 14 and under, Friday, December 2 – Sunday, December 4. For more information about the Marlins Swim Team and upcoming meets, visit the team website HERE.
BGCNW Annual Clubsgiving Feast
BGCNW will host our Annual Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. All Club families, staff, and volunteers are welcome! To RSVP follow link below. To volunteer at the event, sign up HERE. Donations are welcome. Please view our Event Wishlist to help with purchasing supplies, or click HERE to donate funds for the event.
Teen Boutique
BGCNW, in partnership with The Sharing Shelf, will be hosting a Teen Boutique on Saturday, November 19, 2022. This one-day shopping event is for girls ages 13-19 from families in financial need. The boutique will be stocked with gently used and new seasonally appropriate clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as full-sized toiletries and hygiene
Trunk or Treat
BGCNW will host our second annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 28th. The event is free and open to all in the community, however, we ask that participants bring a shelf-stable canned or boxed food item to be donated to the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry. Please follow the link below if you
14th Annual Chris Cutri Memorial Fundraiser
Join us at the BGC on Sunday, October 2nd, at 3:00 pm for a “Backyard” BBQ! 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 the Club and possess
BGCNW Golf Tournament 2022
The Club’s annual golf outing is fast approaching! We are pleased to announce Board member, Steve Alvarado will be acting as the Golf Committee Chair! Join us on October 11 at GlenArbor Golf Club. Follow this link to view sponsorship, ticket, and journal pricing. Register here today
BGCNW Celebrates its 2022 Graduates!!!
Celebrating our Graduating High School Seniors! For the 14th consecutive year, all BGCNW seniors have graduated on time and are going on to receive a higher education! We are so proud of our Club kids and wish them all the greatest of success in their future endeavors. Follow the link below to see our feature
Youth of the Year Award
The Youth of the Year Award Is the highest honor the Club gives to one of its members. The award recognizes the youth’s contributions to the Club, his or her school, home, religious organization and community. Kacy Espitia 2022 BGCNW Youth of the Year Kacy Espitia is the proud daughter of Mexican and Guatemalan immigrants.
BGCNW Kicks-Off It’s Annual Youth of the Year Competition
Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) is excited to announce today that nine (9) teen candidates will participate in the Annual Youth of the Year Competition. The title of Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s most prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary teen in recognition of their leadership,
BGCNW Teens took to the (virtual) Hill for BGCA National Days of Advocacy
On March 4, 2022, six of our teen leaders met with representatives from the offices of Senators Gillibrand and Schumer to advocate on behalf of the Club and education programs nationwide. The young leaders spoke eloquently in support of continued funding for nutrition, mental health, workforce development, and education programs by sharing their own personal
On The Daily
Dreaming Big at BGCNW
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester celebrated its 30th annual Humanitarian Award Gala at Brae Burn Country Club on June 5, 2025. The theme of the event was “Dream Big” and featured three Club alumni who had pursued their dreams thanks to the lessons learned and support provided by the Club. There were
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funds Wellness Program
The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a private nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers, bolster health outcomes of vulnerable communities, eliminate barriers to care, and bridge gaps in health services. Named after a tireless advocate for immigrants, children, and the poor, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation funds
2025 Youth of the Year
On March 26, 2025, BGCNW celebrated its Annual Youth of the Year Award Ceremony at its facility, located at 351 E. Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY. The evening event, which was attended by 130 supporters and friends of BGCNW, featured inspiring speeches by seven extraordinary teens who earlier in the evening were interviewed by a
Youth Advocates Fight For Funds in Albany
On January 28th, CEO Alyzza Ozer, along with Director of Teen Programs Christopher Beaudreault, and Donor Impact Officer John Tunas, traveled with 18 Club teens to the State Capitol to advocate for important funding for afterschool programs and services. The teen prepared for months to understand legislation so that they might speak with state lawmakers,
Clubsgiving 2025
On November 26, 2025, BGCNW hosted its annual Thanksgiving Celebration with over 300 attendees. As they have done for the past 4 years, Temple Shaaray Tefila coordinated the preparation of all the food for the feast. This year, Club teens assisted with the preparation as part of their Club and Community service. BGCNW volunteers assisted
Hats Off to 85 Years!
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
BGCNW Youth of the Year 2024
BGCNW celebrated its Annual Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on March 26 at Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua. This was preempted by a semi-final event on March 21 to narrow the field of 12 candidates down to 5 finalists. The 12 candidates were: Roselyn Carreno, Senior at Brewster High School; Beberlyn Confesor, Junior at
BGCNW Advocacy
Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Director of Programming Athenia Lee, Associate Director of Teen Programming Daniela Perez-Torres, and Middle School Head Counselor Daniel Beaudreault traveled to Albany along with 13 teen leaders to advocate on behalf of youth programming statewide. Boys & Girls Club CEO Alyzza Ozer said students prepare for months to understand
Having a Fin-tastic Time!
On Wednesday, January 8, 2024, WPIX 11’s Ben Aarons joined our preschool classes for a quick dip and a lesson in water safety. The spot aired live on the Morning Show, and then was later featured at during the 5pm news. The BGCNW Learn-to-Swim program teaches over 1,000 children annually to be water-safe. With drowning
BGCNW Launches Mental Wellness Program
Recognizing the need for mental health services, the Club has started a comprehensive Wellness Center program to benefit youth ages 3-18 who participate in programming, their families, staff, and community members. The growing prevelence of mental health issues among children and adoleschent is resulting in a rise in substance abuse, violence, and suicide, according to
