Understanding, Reflecting, & Building Community

May 18, 2022

“Having an adult mentor outside of school and outside of your home and having a safe place to go, is so impactful. I try to be what I could have used back then, what I needed back then”


— Erin Giwer Senior Program Director 

Erin Giwer recently sat down with Katherine Martinez and Margarida Celestino from the Changing the Odds Remix podcast to discuss the relationships formed in an environment that allows for open creativity and acceptance -- like BGCSM!


Co-host and former Club member, Margarida, shares the impact Erin and other Club staff had on her growing up and how BGCSM helped her realize her full potential. "Erin's joyful attitude and outlook about working at the Boys & Girls Club and helping shape the lives of all the young people that come through their doors make it easy to see why she was so impactful for Margarida and many others in the Portland community."

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