Last week, several Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands staff traveled to Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Midwest Leadership Conference in Milwaukee. Richard Webb, President & CEO, received the Vision & Spirit Award. This award is given to a professional who has served in the Boys & Girls Club Movement less than five years and who has provided impetus for the advancement of the Movement. Tom Kunkel, Chief Operations Officer, received the Contribution to the Profession Award. This award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution towards the advancement of the Boys & Girls Club Movement during the coarse of their career. Congratulations, Richard and Tom, and thank you both for your service to the Clubs!
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
Non-profit Organizations
Omaha, NE 1,285 followers
Inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential.
About us
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (BGCM) is one of the largest youth-serving agencies in the Omaha metropolitan area. BGCM is an out of school, youth-serving agency. These opportunities are led by professional, positive role models that make a lifelong impact in the lives of those we serve. It is our mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, healthy and caring members of society. We currently operate 13 Clubs in the metro Omaha and Southwest Iowa area, in addition to Camp Nakomis, a summer camp that provides a positive, challenging outdoor experience to the youth within our community. Historically, BGCM has purposefully located Clubs in areas of high need in order to have the greatest impact on the lives of at-risk youth. Currently, we serve over 7,000 children and teens.
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External link for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Omaha, NE
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Youth Development
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Updates
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We’re thrilled to unveil our newly refreshed Mount View Boys & Girls Club Teen Center, a space designed to inspire and empower our young people. This transformation wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of The Aaron's Company, Inc., whose commitment to mental health through our trauma-informed care initiative has made a lasting impact. Here’s to a brighter future for our teens! Boys & Girls Clubs of America #GreatFutures #AaronsGives #YouthEmpowerment #TeenMentalHealth #CommunitySupport
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Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the ribbon-cutting and community open house of The Lakin Foundation Carter Lake Boys & Girls Club! The brand-new, state of the art facility features an innovation lab, art room, gym, and cafeteria and designated spaces for members 6-18 years old. Thank you to everyone who supported our dream of giving the youth of Carter Lake a new Club including the Charles E. Lakin Foundation, Inc., Polina and Bob Schlott, The Owen Foundation, Lozier Foundation, Mammel Foundation, Walter Scott Family Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation, Broadmoor Development and the Heider Family Foundation. More pictures from the event: https://lnkd.in/gcjTaHQN
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Recruiting Tuesday! 👏👏👏 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands has a variety of fun and exciting positions open, including an IT Manager! The IT Manager is responsible for maintaining the functionality of the Clubs computer system hardware components, related ancillary devices. This role may also conduct on-site surveys of work to be performed and troubleshoots more complex software issues. The IT Manager provides technical leadership support to other IT Support Staff and department staff. This position is the third level position within the Technology Specialist series with specific requirements in education, training and skills. To learn more about this career opportunity and others, visit bgcomaha.org/careers ▪️ 401K Eligibility ▪️ Paid Holidays ▪️ Benefit Eligibility
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Recruiting Tuesday! 👏👏👏 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands has a variety of fun and exciting positions open, including Chief Financial Officer! The Chief Financial Officer is a key leadership role in the areas of Finance/Accounting and Technology. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO has an integral role in strategic planning and execution to meet organizational goals. To learn more about this career opportunity and others, visit bgcomaha.org/careers
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Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands' Scholarship Luncheon presented by LinkedIn. The Clubs’ Scholarship Program awards alumni and current high school seniors who are active Club members, planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational or trade school. Since 2016, 156 Club graduates have received Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands scholarships, including 94 first generation scholars. In total, $2,371,047 dollars has been invested in our next generation. This year’s Scholarship Luncheon featured a panel discussion led by current Scholarship Program participants and moderated by Scholarship & Success Committee member, Ande Johnson. We were able to celebrate 48 scholarship recipients and eight graduates from this past school year. View more photos here: https://lnkd.in/g3H6XU_w
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On Friday, June 7th, nearly 500 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands supporters gathered at Steelhouse Omaha for our annual fundraiser, On the Road. This year's event, On the Road to Cirque Du Club, featured Club member talent show acts and performances from Omaha Circus Arts. With the support of our Honorary Chair, Bridges Trust we were able to raise over $1,000,000 to support the youth in our community! Thank you to Jack Keenan from KETV for being our emcee and ringmaster. A huge thank you to everyone who sponsored, donated and attended On the Road. Your generosity ensures thousands of kids and teens have a safe, fun and educational place to go after school and in the summer. More photos from On the Road to Cirque Du Club: https://lnkd.in/gwYezirQ
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Recruiting Tuesday! 📢 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands is looking for a Club Director at our Millard Central Boys & Girls Club! The Club Director is responsible for the direction and management of overall daily operations of the Millard Central Club. The position’s primary concerns are supervision and training of staff, program development and delivery, facility management, community relations, volunteers, and membership administration. ▪ Salary: Starting at $54,000 ▪ Full Benefits ▪ 401K ▪ Tuition Reimbursement
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Club members, Eliana and Skylar, have taken over the board room at Bridges Trust! A huge thank you to our On the Road Honorary Chair, Bridges Trust, for their support and channeling their acting skills. Join us for On the Road on June 7th so see all their talent. Thank you Göswen Visual Marketing for bringing our vision to life and always being along for the ride! 💙
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands is honored to be the recipient of the 2023 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award. Thank you to Special Agent Kowel, for taking the time to tour our North Omaha Club last week.
Special Agent in Charge at Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Omaha Field Office, Nebraska and Iowa
FBI Omaha is pleased to announce the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands has been awarded the 2023 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA). FBI Omaha partners with the Clubs in after school and career programming. Thank you to President and CEO Richard Webb, and Jermaine Jones, Chief Scholarship and Outreach Officer, for giving me a tour of the North Omaha Club. The DCLA award acknowledges the achievements of those working to make a difference in their communities through the promotion of education and the prevention of crime and violence. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands' mission is to inspire and enable all young people, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, healthy, and caring members of society. The Clubs provide a fun and safe space for kids and teens during out-of-school time. It keeps kids engaged, active, and happy in the hours after school, during vacation periods, and throughout the summer months. The mission of FBI Omaha is to protect our community and uphold the Constitution. The Clubs’ success in minimizing the risks of youth violence through engagement, positive adult role models, and peers is a force multiplier in protecting our community. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) #communityengagement #boysandgirlsclub