A Message from Brian Elowe

What a year it has been! I have spent the past weeks not only filled with pride at BGCSM’s accomplishments through another year but also excited about what the future will bring. With your help, we have weathered what seems like countless waves of this pandemic. I have watched our members, staff, and supporters survive and thrive through it all. Thank you!  I have one goal at the front of my mind: serving more youth than ever before. With your help, we are excited to make this priority a reality.

 In Southern Maine alone, nearly 20,000 children are unsupervised after school; a number that is unacceptable for us. By working together as a community, we can expand our reach to serve twice as many children and teens in Southern Maine in the next five years. 

Since our founding in 1909, BGCSM has been an essential resource for the communities we serve.  In addition to our existing Clubs, we are also in the early stages of planning for an exciting Portland Youth Campus at our Cumberland Ave location, expanding services for the youth in the surrounding neighborhoods and for kids and teens in towns across the Greater Portland area.

2025 will be a year of growth and progress for our Clubs. We have a lot going on, and with your help, I am confident we can do more for the youth who need us most. Along with our Youth Development teams, we are excited about the opportunities in front of us. One way you can participate is by staying informed. Signing up for our newsletters and following our social media accounts will keep you updated on our efforts and progress. I continue to welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person or remotely. Please email me if you would like to schedule some time or reach out with a question.

I look forward to the future, new initiatives, and a renewed commitment to the thousands of children and teens in Southern Maine who attend our Clubs and the thousands more we hope will join.

Together, we can change futures.