Yawkey Boys & Girls Club of Roxbury
About
The Yawkey Boys & Girls Club of Roxbury is a youth development center that is part of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. Its programs help young people build strong character and realize their potential through academics, workforce readiness and healthy habits. Members get homework help and college application support, along with STEM programs, book clubs and the arts that reinforce and build on what they learn in school.
Teens can develop job skills and connect with employers through pipelines the club builds within the business community, and some members work as teen associates. Health programs cover cooking, wellness, hygiene, sports and fitness. Executive Director Corey Manning grew up in Durham, North Carolina, where the John Avery Boys & Girls Club and Lakewood YMCA shaped his understanding of youth potential, and he leads the club with a focus on mentorship.
What to Know
- Facilities include a Clubhouse Network computer lab, a music studio and outdoor basketball courts.
- A social worker and an employment specialist are on staff.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston serves more than 45,000 youth, families and community members each year.
- The club also educates employers about young talent they might not typically consider.
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