Friends Council

Join the next generation of leaders for Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Friends Council is a group of young supporters for Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. Now in its 13th year, this philanthropic initiative connects professionals across industry and neighborhood to further BGCB’s mission and impact. Members join to give back, develop leadership skills, and connect with like-minded peers at social gatherings, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising events.
Membership begins with a gift of $25 per month or $300 annually. Join us or renew your commitment to BGCB’s mission by clicking the button below. In making your gift, you ensure BGCB can keep Club membership affordable for our youth and families – just $25 for children and $5 for teens! You’ll also join a vibrant community of like-minded peers and receive regular communications about special events and opportunities for involvement.
A Night With Friends is back!
Thursday, June 16 | 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Boston
Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s next generation of philanthropic leaders for a celebratory night featuring fun games, a silent auction, and a DJ and dancing. Get your ticket today!
For sponsorship opportunities and more information please click here or contact Julie LeBlanc at 617-994-4711 or jleblanc@bgcb.org.
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MEMBERSHIP
Members receive regular communication about upcoming Friends Council events, volunteer opportunities, and leadership development, as well as special invitations to BGCB events.
Member Benefits
– Connect, socialize, volunteer, and network with like-minded peers at Friends Council events throughout the year
– Two discounted tickets to “A Night With Friends”, our signature benefit party
– Opportunities for leadership development through the Friends Council Leadership and Host Committees
– Invitation to the Friends Council Annual Meeting
– Special access to Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s Board and Staff Leadership
– Listed in the BGCB Annual Report
Volunteer Opportunities
For those who cannot make an ongoing volunteer commitment, these one-time opportunities allow Friends Council members to join together in service.
– Club Member for a Night – fall and spring events
– Thanksgiving Dinner Service
– Holiday Service Day
– BGCB Music Awards
LEADERSHIP
Friends Council Co-Chairs
- Lauren Joullian
Roots to Rise - Michael Kippins
Seyfarth Shaw LLP - Rob Lashway
Floyd Advisory
Leadership Committee
- Abby Alderman
Foundation Medicine - Adair Bender
Grubhub - Alexandra Conigliaro Biega
Biega + Kilgore Team | Compass - Kathleen Brower
Reebok - Kevin Carpenter
South Shore Bank - Anderson Chang
Indigo Agriculture - Sarah Dale
Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau - Carly Devereux
Glouston Capital Partners - Steve Dutcher
Linus Health - Kate Farrell
Forward Financing LLC - Katherine Fischer
Wellington Management - Steve Fletcher
Floyd Advisory - Emma Follansbee
Mintz Levin - Amanda Fritz
Aberdeen Standard Investments - Sarah Harvey
SAP - Ed Joullian
Old Ironsides Energy - Lyndsay Kerwin
Silversmith Capital Partners - Kevin McGovern
Fetch Rewards - Kate Mohorn
The Boston Beer Company - Andrew Neuber
EY - Ryan Palmer
Merrill Lynch - Kate Rehnert
Children’s Hospital - Scott Rehnert
Audax Group - Ronald Ren
The TJX Companies, Inc. - Sam Robinson
Kraft Group - Sarah Woznicki
Catalant Technologies
EVENTS & SOCIAL
Tour our Charlestown Boys & Girls Club! On Thursday, May 19, join a special private tour of the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club. Meet Club staff, explore different activity areas, and learn about the innovative programming and unique opportunities our Clubs provide. Members, check your inbox, or email Julie Leblanc at jleblanc@bgcb.org to sign up.
The 13th Annual A Night With Friends is on June 16. Join us for a memorable evening of fundraising games, dancing, and raising critical funds to provide summer programming for our city’s youth. Visit our website to learn more and secure your ticket today!
Do you have an idea for a future event? Are you interested in hosting your own fundraiser? Email Julie at jleblanc@bgcb.org to start the conversation.
Stay in touch with us between events on Facebook and Instagram.