Friends Council
Your membership makes their membership possible!
The Friends Council is a young philanthropy group that supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. Now in its 10th year, the Friends Council connects professionals from across industry and neighborhood to support BGCB’s mission and impact. Members join to give back, develop leadership skills, and connect with like-minded peers at social gatherings, networking events, and volunteer opportunities.
Membership begins with a gift of $25 per month, the same amount as the one-time fee families pay to join the Boys & Girls Clubs for the entire school year. In making your gift, you will not only support the critical work of BGCB but also join a group of 200+ like-minded peers; together we raised more than $130,000 for BGCB just last year!
To join, click the button below or contact Gena Ricciardi at 617-994-4750 or gricciardi@bgcb.org for more information. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for more frequent updates.
A Night With Friends
The Friends Council’s 10th Annual Summer Benefit Party
Save the date! On Thursday, June 13, join young supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston for a celebratory evening with a silent auction, fun games, DJ, dancing, and a special performance by BGCB Club members. Proceeds will support affordable summer camp for 2,300 Boston and Chelsea youth. For more information, visit www.bgcb.org/anwf.
MEMBERSHIP
Members receive regular communication about upcoming Friends Council events, service 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 summer benefit party
– Opportunities for leadership development through the Friends Council Leadership and Events 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
Service Opportunities
For those who cannot make an ongoing volunteer commitment, these one-time volunteer 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:
- Josh King
Ridgeway Partners - Alexis LeBlanc
MCLE - Tommy Vaughn
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Leadership Committee:
- Geoff Bernstein
Indicator Ventures - Mallory Boulter
PwC - Kevin Carpenter
Eastern Bank - Sarah Dale
Where Magazine - Erin DiMella
Waymark Community + Sport LLC - Brad Dunn
Brown Advisory - Steve Dutcher
Appian Way Energy Partners - Jaqueline Foy
Madaket Health - Steve Gentili
Whipstitch Capital - Nathaniel Gopen
Encore Realty - Jessica Ibbitson
ProQR Therapeutics NV - Ed Joullian
Old Ironsides Energy - Michael Kippins
Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Steve LaFrance
AVALT Holdings - Rob Lashway
Floyd Advisory - Kate MacKinnon
Children’s Hospital - Lauren Martin
Victress Capital, LLC - Kevin McGovern
Wayfair - Kate Mohorn
Putnam Investments - Andrew Neuber
Grant Thornton LLP - Scott Rehnert
Audax Group - Ashley Smith
Pearson
- Sarah Williams
HubSpot - Sarah Woznicki
Floyd Advisory
EVENTS & SOCIAL
Stay in touch with us between events on Facebook and Instagram.
Club Member for a Night: Friday, March 22
Friends Council members are invited to volunteer for an evening at the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club. That night we’ll discover various program areas in the Club while playing ‘Minute to Win It’ games with Club members. Reserve your spot at the link above or email Gena with any questions.
A Night With Friends
The Friends Council’s 10th Annual Summer Benefit Party
Save the date! On Thursday, June 13, join young supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston for a celebratory evening with a silent auction, fun games, DJ, dancing, and a special performance by BGCB Club members. Proceeds will support affordable summer camp for 2,300 Boston and Chelsea youth. For more information, visit www.bgcb.org/anwf.
