I wasn’t always the best athlete, but I was encouraged to come to every practice and do my best. Later, I applied the same behaviors to college and work. By doing so, you set yourself apart and achieve a great competitive advantage."
– Robert Scheer, Maryland commercial real estate developer and BGCGW alum
"The Clubs exposed my son to things he’d never otherwise get to do. He caught the most fish at camp. I didn’t even know he knew how to fish, but he loved it and talked about it for weeks."
– Joyce Segura, Mom
"Working full-time, hands-on in the Clubs, metropolitan police officers have developed relationships between kids and the police so we better understand each other and work together to establish trust and address issues of safety in our commuity."
– Officer Devone Tinsley, Metrpolitan Police Department
"BGCGW staff makes the most of limited resources in the midst of budget constraints and increasing demand. Thinking like entrepreneurs, they keep their wits about them and focus on what’s most important…our kids!"
– Sandra Haller, Board Member
"My mom said thank you for talking to me about healthy relationships. I know I will apply what I learned in this program to other things."
– SHINE participant