Summer Club kicked off and our youth are already diving into exciting programs in the classroom, soaking up the fun on the playground - all while building friendships and making lifelong memories. A huge THANK YOU to Variety, the Children’s Charity for their $75,000 donation to fund a new roof!

Last week we were honored to receive a $1,000.00 grant from the Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation! With this funding, we can continue to support the youth of Story County! Thank you BWW Foundation for making this possible! #bwwfoundation #GiveBack #CommunityImpact Buffalo Wild Wings

🚪Open the door to opportunity right here in Story County — because our kids are the future. 💙We empower young people to reach their full potential and to become leaders in their communities and beyond! Because America — and Story County — Needs Club Kids. #americaneedsclubkids

We’re still flying high from the success of our recent Fly-In event! With over 1,200 attendees and $11,703 raised, your support made a huge impact for Boys & Girls Clubs Story County and the Ames Police Benefit Association. From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for showing up and giving back!🛩️💙

🍋 Lemonade for a Cause! 🍋 The Torch Club is hosting a Lemonade Stand! 📍 Location: Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County, Ames 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 16 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 🎯 Benefiting: United Way of Story County Let’s show these young leaders some love!!

Today on Wednesday, July 16 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, our Torch Club is taking action—and they need YOU!🔥 These incredible youth leaders (ages 10–13) are hosting a LEMONADE STAND to raise funds for the United Way of Story County! 💪 🍋 See you there! 📍Where: 210 S 5th St., Ames

We’re honored to receive a $7,000.00 grant from the Arby's Foundation to help expand our efforts in feeding kids across Story County! Thanks for partnering with us to create real change. #Arbys #ArbysFoundation #bgcstory #communityimpact #givingback @arbysfoundation

America needs Club Kids! Not just for what they’ll become—but for who they already are! Your support gives Story County's youth spaces to build futures every day! Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply share this message, every bit helps. bgcstory.org/ways-to-give/

🎉 Celebrating 9 Years of Service! 🎉 We’re proud to recognize Raymond Richie and Sargent Amber Christian for their incredible 9 years of service on the Board of Directors at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County! Thank you both for your dedication and impact!

📍 Location: Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County, Nevada (located at the Memorial Lutheran Church 701 11th St., Nevada, IA) 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11 AM – 4:00 PM 🎯 Benefiting: A local charity picked by the Torch Club!

In Story County, over 1,700 children are food insecure (2024, United Way). We continue to do our part with the help of community businesses serving meals every weekday to help close that gap. Click the link bgcstory.org/feed-the-kids/ to learn more about how you can help!

Last week, we had the joy of celebrating a generous gift of $45,000 from the Panda Cares Foundation! This incredible donation helped create our new Panda Cares Center of Hope classroom, a space dedicated to learning, growth, and opportunity for our amazing kids Panda Express

Get Your Bids In Online! The Silent Auction for the Mid-States Open Golf Tournament is now live—and it’s all online, making it easy to support! 🕑 Bidding closes at 6:00 PM this Friday, August 15. Link to the Silent Auction: my.onecause.com/event/organiza…

🌞 Summer may be over, but the friendships will last a lifetime! 💙As the Boys & Girls Club of Story County wraps up another amazing summer, we’re celebrating the bonds built through laughter, teamwork, and unforgettable memories. #FriendshipGoals #bgcstory #AmericaNeedsClubKids

We are 👨🏾‍🍳 🍳 COOKING UP FUTURES here in Story County!🍴 Hungry to Help? 🍴 A Pampered Chef online party has been set up to help support our programming through Sept 3rd! 🛒Shop here: pamperedchef.com/party/ksboysan…

🏌️‍♂️⛳ What a Day on the Green! ⛳🏌️‍♀️ A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made the Mid-States Open Golf Tournament in August a swinging success! 📸 See more photos here: lnkd.in/gJNJ_i43

🍦🏈 Cy-Hawk Ice Cream Social! 🏈🍦 📅 Fri, Sept 5 | ⏰ 3:30–6:30 PM 📍 Inis Grove Park – Shagbark Shelter, Ames ✨ Ice cream, friends & fun! 💙 Benefiting the Story County Boys & Girls Clubs 🙌 Hosted by Jason, Stephan & Dan Mark your calendar & bring your game-day spirit! 🎉

🎒50 million kids are back in school but half don’t have a safe place to go after the bell rings. We provide a space for kids to learn, grow, and thrive during those critical afterschool hours.👉Get involved today: bgcstory.org — you’re opening the door to opportunity!

🚨 Safety First, Always! 🚨Thanks to the generous support of Prairie Meadows through their Community Betterment Grant, we were able to install new security cameras at our Ames Clubhouse! 🛡️📹 Thank you, Prairie Meadows, for helping us protect what matters most.

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