The holidays are a great reminder of everything we have to be thankful for as an organization; this year is no exception. Our average daily attendance continues to grow at each location, new employees have entered their roles with creative perspectives on how to better the Club, and we've had the opportunity to strengthen ties with area non-profits and businesses through collaborative efforts.
The new year will bring the start of our community capital campaign; an effort to create the dreams and sketches, of a state-of-the-art facility on the West side of Wisconsin Rapids. This joint facility, with the South Wood County YMCA, will reduce the duplicate services in our community and allow each organization to grow individually and together. The Boys & Girls Club's space will feature 20,000 square feet including a S.T.E.M room, music clubhouse, art room, and teen lounge. The Club will have access to the YMCA facilities including the pool, gymnasiums, and fitness classes - bringing to life endless programmatic opportunities.
I hope you will consider a gift to our Building Futures Together Campaign, joining me and the many who have already committed to making this dream a reality. Your generosity will sustain and grow the services provided to our community for generations to come!
For more information please email me at
kanderson@bgcwra.org
to learn more about how to get involved in this exciting adventure to secure a new home for our over 1,500 registered members of the Boys & Girls Club.
Wishing you and your family a happy holiday season!
Kent Anderson, Executive Director
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You Can Give Kids A Safe Haven
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Your support creates a safe place in our community for youth to go before and after school. Club kids receive help with homework, learn how to lead healthy lifestyles, have fun, and build friendships.
Please consider a gift to help a child stay safe and grow at the Boys & Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area.
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Club Teens Celebrate Thanksgiving
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Club teens celebrated all the fun they've had so far this school year with a Thanksgiving party. The night was filled with a nontraditional Thanksgiving meal, our college prep program- Diplomas to Degrees, and a Club favorite-Gargon, a game of capture the flag with glowsticks. It was a great night for Club teens and staff!
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Club kids grades K-5 traced, decorated, and arranged cut out hands in a display to honor all of those who have sacrificed for our nation.
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Club Kids Visit Our House Assisted Living
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Club kids went to Our House Assisted Living, where they visited with seniors, played board games, and created snowman book marks.
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November's Youth of the Month
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Each month we select Club kids from all of our enrolled members to be our Youth of the Month. These individuals are chosen for their exemplary behavior, strong character, and active involvement in youth development activities.
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Camie
"I like the nice and fun people at the Club. It’s a fun, safe place to come."
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Jackson
“I like coming to the Club because it’s fun. I like all the friends and staff that I have here."
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Kendra
"My favorite family tradition is Christmas because I love giving."
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Madison
"She is helpful, polite, and always smiling," - Zak, Mead's Unit Director
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Bryce
"I've been a Boys & Girls Club member for 2 years."
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Boys & Girls Club and YMCA joint facility
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'Sharing one facility will serve as a model for impacting the health and well-being of children, individuals, and families for generations to come' - Jill Kurszewski, Board President
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WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Check out the app to follow our progress.
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Taco Johns
Wisconsin Rapids
Monday, December 11
4:00pm-8:00pm
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25% of sales will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area. Throughout the month of December a portion of each Nachos Navidad will be donated to the Club!
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The Boys & Girls Club has the perfect Friday night planned for you! Come relax and enjoy premium wine and beer, while making a difference in the lives of our community's youth! The event is complete with a wide selection of premium wines and craft beers, paired with appetizers from Great Expectations. The 3rd annual event will host a silent auction, raffle room, and an event favorite - The Wine and Whiskey Raffle.
100% of the proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area, which serves 2,100 youth annually in Wisconsin Rapids, Port Edwards, and Nekoosa locations.
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Our Mission:
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
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Board of Directors:
Jill Kurszewski
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President
Dennis Tork
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Vice President
Gregg Gehrke
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Treasurer
Kathi Stebbins-Hintz
Matt Colemer
Kalvin Dorshorst
Zach Vruwink
Andy Nelson
Traci Pronga
Jill Bohn
Zach Coleman
Chris Spranger
Bob Schultz
Kurt Heuer
AJ Pearl
Greg Jerabek
Jamin Thuecks
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Staff Members:
Kent Anderson
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Executive Director
Heather Khachani
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Operations Director
Jennifer Allen
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Business Manager
Alysa Hetze
- Development Director
Sam Hodgson
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Pitsch Unit Director
Zak King
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Mead Unit Director
Joe Servant
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Nekoosa Unit Director
Tricia Janssen
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Port Edwards Director
Chris Powers
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Teen Director
Hannah Graczkowski
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Americorps
Bethany Janssen
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Americorps
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Club Locations:
Pitsch Center
501 17th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids | (715) 424-2582
Mead Elementary School Unit
241 17th Avenue South, Wisconsin Rapids | (715) 323-8485
Port Edwards Elementary School Unit
951 5th Street, Port Edwards |
(715) 323-8483
Alexander Middle School Nekoosa Unit
540 Birch Street, Nekoosa |
(715) 323-8490
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Boys & Girls Club
of the Wisconsin Rapids Area
501 17th Street South
(715) 424-2582
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