2025 Goals:

Since 1907, as the founding Boys & Girls Club in the state, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester (BGCGM) continues to deepen the impact of our work to provide a comprehensive and inclusive after-school program for kids in our community, as well as a summer day camp experience in Bedford, NH. Our goal for 2025 is to continue fulfilling our mission to reach out to all youth, especially those who need us most, inspiring them to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring individuals. We will do this by providing programs to kids where there are no barriers to membership and no limits to what our kids can achieve, while expanding our footprint in the Greater Manchester area.

Fundraising Events:

BGCGM’s signature event is our Annual Foundation of Friends Breakfast. This year’s inspirational event will happen on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and is a one-hour morning program. We will share highlights from the past year and mission moments from members, volunteers and donors. 2025 will mark our 22nd year hosting this event to nearly 600 guests. BGCGM also hosts a Speaker Series Luncheon, which appeals to the corporate community, focusing on enhancing professional development by featuring inspiring and motivational keynote speakers. Held inside our Club, this one-hour presentation attracts more than 200 business professionals from the Greater Manchester community. Lunch is provided, as well as an opportunity for networking.

Giving Opportunities:

BGCGM is always accepting donations through our website, mail or telephone. We have numerous opportunities throughout the year for individuals and corporations to support our Club. In addition to our Foundation of Friends Breakfast, we also participate in NH Gives, which supports scholarships for kids who attend Camp Foster. Contributions can also be made to any of our financial aid scholarships — for before/after-school programming at the Club or higher education. During the fall and winter months, we partner with businesses for Holiday Help to provide meals and gifts for members and their families. BGCGM also collaborates with community partners who are interested in hosting their own fundraisers in support of BGCGM.

Volunteer Opportunities:

We love volunteers and are always looking for individuals, groups and corporations to invest their time, talent and treasure to our kids. Volunteer opportunities range from working directly with the kids in one of the many program areas, to participating at events, or helping clean the Club or Camp Foster. For more information, contact Wendy at wallen@mbgcnh.org.

Board Officers   /   Board Members

Michael St. Onge
President
NHTrust

Jane Yerrington
President Elect
Southern New Hampshire University

George Tzimas
Secretary
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Jeff Wheeler
Treasurer
Baker, Newman & Noyes

Harry Malone
Lawyer (Retired)
Area Council Liaison

Daniel Cohen
Cohen Investment Advisors

Michael Conway
Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.

Senator Lou D’Allesandro
State of NH (Retired)

Michael Delaney
McLane Middleton

Tiffany Eddy
Tiffany Eddy & Associates

Curtis Elwood
NH Healthy Families

Steve McMahon
The McMahon Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

Kelli Rafferty
Elliot Health System

Matt Reilly
Bank of America

Max Rossignol
BankProv

Ken Senus
St. Mary’s Bank

John Stebbins
PROCON/XSS Hotels

Ed Wolak
The Wolak Group

Charitable Giving Guide

This profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2025 Charitable Giving Guide.

To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.