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Since 1926, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan continues to be that safe space for youth to learn and have fun, while providing them with the economic, cultural and social capital needed to become career, start up and homeowner ready.

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Our programs and real-life experiences focus to provide youth tools needed to be college and/or start-up ready and become change agents for their life, Club, and community.

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From live DJ’s and special guest instructors to paid industry experiences and curated programming both in-person and virtual, BGCSM Youth Club membership is filled with fresh, fun and full of learning opportunities.

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Important Updates

News stories, Club updates, and everything happening with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.

Jerome Bettis and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan Announce Official Speaker Lineup for 3C Sports Conference

The inspiring event to feature legendary speakers from across the country in the sports including Barry Sanders, Jemele Hill, Calvin Johnson Jr. Eddie George, Adam Schefter and more. DETROIT – APRIL 22, 2024 – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) and Jerome Bettis “Bus Stops Here Foundation” announces the roster of speakers to […]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan Introduces Inaugural Youth Sports Conference Featuring NFL Icons Jerome Bettis, Adam Schefter, Cynthia Frelund, and Eddie George during NFL Draft Week

The conference takes place April 24th – 26th. Tickets are on sale now for VIP reception and Conference tickets are available by request starting March 27th DETROIT (March 27, 2024) – NFL legend Jerome Bettis, known as the “Bus,” joins forces with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) to unveil the BGCSM 3C […]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan Announces Its Return To Van Buren Township

Programs will serve 2,000 youth annually through the Boys & Girls Clubs Tigers youth sports program, behavioral health services and paid workforce training in fashion, AI and more [BELLEVILLE, MI] – March 8, 2024 – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) in partnership with Van Buren Public School District and Van Buren […]

Detroit Red Wings Foundation and The Children’s Foundation Score Another Goal With New Esports Lounge Unveiled At Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan’s Eastpointe Club

BGCSM’s Eastpointe Club is home to the fourth and final esports lounge which is part of the commitment to investing $300,000 for Esports Lounges and programming at four metro Detroit Boys & Girls Clubs locations.  DETROIT – February 28, 2024 – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) unveiled the latest Esports & […]

Cohort of Youth Fashion Designers from Detroit to Showcase Afrofuturism Inspired Looks at New York Fashion Week February 2024, Alongside Fashion Industry Mentors

This year’s theme, AfroFuturism celebrates creativity, innovation and greater impact on fashion while inspiring the next generation of Black designers NEW YORK, NY – January 24, 2024 –The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) Fashion Industry Club has partnered once again with the Maison Black and will host a runway show at New […]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan to Move HQ back to Detroit, Partners with Michigan Central to Expand Workforce Development Program

Partnership builds on BGCSM’s ‘Industry Club’ program partner list with Big Sean and Shaka Senghor and aims to synergize Michigan Central’s cutting-edge innovation resources with BGCSM’s vibrant youth community DETROIT, MI – August 30, 2023 – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) announced during D.O.N. Weekend a new collaboration with Michigan Central to […]

Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan Unveil New Football Field Sponsored by Detroit Lions

Lions players, cheerleaders and Roary were in attendance at BGCSM’s Diehl Club  DETROIT (August 15, 2023) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) hosted a ribbon cutting of their new football field sponsored by the Detroit Lions. The field is dedicated for youth to have a new safe place to play football, […]

Big Sean Returns to Detroit to Empower Youth in Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop during Annual D.O.N. Weekend

5th Annual DON Weekend activities include a 16-Bars Rap Battle sponsored by the Detroit Pistons, Community Block Party, DON Talks, Celebrity Flag Football Game, Skating Party and more! DETROIT – August 9, 2023 – As momentum builds toward Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary on Aug. 11th, multi-platinum artist, philanthropist and entrepreneur Big Sean is also set to celebrate this […]

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