Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County provide after school and summer camp programs for at-

Boys & Girls Clubs are there to provide a safe place to learn and grow, as well as help the youth establish on going relationships with caring adult professionals. This is accomplished by providing the members with life enhancing programs and character development experiences. The programs that the Boys & Girls Club offers fall within the following core program areas. Character & Leadership Development
Education & Career Development
Health & Life Skills
Sports, Fitness and Recreation

Through the programs that are offered, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County tries to provide the members with a sense of belonging, a sense of usefulness, a sense of influence and a sense of competence.

We are especially thankful for you! Wishing you all a very happy & healthy Thanksgiving and a joyous holiday season!
11/27/2025

We are especially thankful for you! Wishing you all a very happy & healthy Thanksgiving and a joyous holiday season!

Another successful Feed the Needy is in the books! Thank you to all who donated and volunteered to package and deliver a...
11/26/2025

Another successful Feed the Needy is in the books! Thank you to all who donated and volunteered to package and deliver a total of 512 bags of food, including turkeys, Thanksgiving essentials, and other food items, to families in need in Lodi and Hackensack.

Volunteers included corporate partners, board members, Keysone Club members, Lodi High School students, honor students from Felician University,  members of Lodi PD, and many other wonderful community members!

A tremendous impact was made for many families in our community, thanks to you all!

Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

SAVE THE DATE- Giving Tuesday, the national day of giving, is just one week away, on December 2nd, and we have set a goa...
11/25/2025

SAVE THE DATE- Giving Tuesday, the national day of giving, is just one week away, on December 2nd, and we have set a goal of $3,000 to support the needs of our mentoring program. We look forward to sharing more details and hope we can count on your support! https://bgclbergen.org/?form=donate

MENTORS MAKE AN IMPACT! Introducing our Lodi Club's Mentors of the Month for November!ADAM - mentoring 1 year“The bigges...
11/18/2025

MENTORS MAKE AN IMPACT! Introducing our Lodi Club's Mentors of the Month for November!

ADAM - mentoring 1 year
“The biggest reward as a mentor is seeing small changes, watching my mentee think before acting, make progress, and feel comfortable opening up about his feelings.”
Fun Fact: Comic book fan, especially Green Lantern.

ASHLEY - mentoring 3 years
“The biggest reward as a mentor is seeing my mentees excel and grow over time.”
Fun Fact: She is a twin.

DEADLINE EXTENDED - LODI BAKSETBALL REGISTRATIONRegistration has been extended until 11/24, so register your child today...
11/18/2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED - LODI BAKSETBALL REGISTRATION
Registration has been extended until 11/24, so register your child today. See flyer for details, scan QR code to register, or visit our website https://bgclbergen.org/basketball/

THANK YOU to all who donated grocery store gift cards to help local families who were impacted by the temporary freeze o...
11/12/2025

THANK YOU to all who donated grocery store gift cards to help local families who were impacted by the temporary freeze of SNAP food assistance benfits.

We collected $1,180 in gift cards which will surely help some families in need of support!

Thank you for answering the call to action to help your neighbors in need!

Our annual Feed the Needy food drive is underway and our goal, as always is to provide at least 100 families in need wit...
11/07/2025

Our annual Feed the Needy food drive is underway and our goal, as always is to provide at least 100 families in need with a turkey and all of the trimmings needed (plus extras) to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner at home. Last year, we provided 448 packages of food (including 114 tukeys) to local families! See flyer for details or visit our website for more info and to donate securely online. https://bgclbergen.org/feed-the-needy/

Since food insecurity is an everyday struggle for many, you can also support our efforts to feed members in need year-round on our website or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Thanks to our friends at Neiman Marcus-Garden State Plaza for their continued support of our Club Kids! Our CEO, Joe Lic...
11/06/2025

Thanks to our friends at Neiman Marcus-Garden State Plaza for their continued support of our Club Kids! Our CEO, Joe Licata, spoke at their recent team meeting, to once again kick off their annual holiday campaign (pictured). Neiman Marcus is a valued supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and we are grateful to partner with our local store once again!

There is still an urgent need for grocery store gift cards for local families impacted by the temporary SNAP (food assis...
11/04/2025

There is still an urgent need for grocery store gift cards for local families impacted by the temporary SNAP (food assistance) freeze. We are collecting gift cards for groceries (ShopRite, Aldi, Stop & Shop, etc.) through November 10th!
Please consider donating in support of our neighbors in need. See flyer for details.

Our Lodi Club Kids showed their Halloween spirit and enjoyed games, other fun acitivities, and yummy treats on Friday!
11/03/2025

Our Lodi Club Kids showed their Halloween spirit and enjoyed games, other fun acitivities, and yummy treats on Friday!

🚨 URGENT COMMUNITY APPEAL – HELP LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED! 🚨In light of the current government shutdown and temporary free...
10/31/2025

🚨 URGENT COMMUNITY APPEAL – HELP LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED! 🚨
In light of the current government shutdown and temporary freeze on SNAP (food assistance), the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County (BGCLBC) is stepping up to support families in greatest need.
We are collecting grocery store gift cards ($20–$100 each) to help provide meals and essentials for local families — and 100% of donations will go directly to Club families in need.
🎯 Our Goal: Collect 200 gift cards by November 10
💙 Every gift card makes a real impact:
🥦 $20 – Provides fresh produce for a week
🍝 $25 – Supports a family dinner
🛒 $50 – Purchases groceries for a family of four
🧺 $100 – Stocks the pantry
📬 Mail Gift Cards to:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County
50 Brookside Ave., 1st Floor, Lodi, NJ 07644
📦 Or Drop Off at Our Clubhouses:
• Lodi Club: 460 Passaic Ave., Lodi, NJ
• Hackensack Club: 107B Sussex St., Hackensack, NJ
🗓️ Collection Dates: November 1 – 10
Your generosity ensures that no family in our community goes hungry during this difficult time. Together, we can make a difference. 💙

Help us welcome back James Castillo, in his new role as Chief Impact Officer. The Chief Impact Officer (CIO) is a strate...
10/28/2025

Help us welcome back James Castillo, in his new role as Chief Impact Officer. The Chief Impact Officer (CIO) is a strategic leader responsible for ensuring that BGCLBC's programs are high-quality, mission-driven, and consistently implemented across all sites.

As CIO, James will oversee program strategy, evaluation, and continuous improvement while cultivating a culture of excellence, equity, accountability, and innovation. James will create systems to monitor program outcomes, ensure alignment with best practices, and support staff in delivering impactful experiences for the youth we serve. This role ensures that our programs deliver a measurable impact and align with both organizational goals and community needs.

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50 Brookside Avenue #1
Lodi, NJ
07644

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County provide a safe place for at-risk children and teens to go during out of school hours and throughout the summer, where they participate in life enhancing programs, learn life skills, receive academic support and encouragement, have a healthy snack or meal, and build positive relationships with caring adult professionals. Through the programs that are offered, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County tries to provide members with a sense of belonging, usefulness, and confidence.

Your support can help us further our mission! For more information on ways you can make as impact, please visit our website www.bgclbergen.org