Fiscal Year 2025 Annual ReportBright Dreams, Great Futures
To always welcomeand connect youngpeople and familiesto opportunities thatembrace diversity,nurture growth, andinspire success.OUR MISSION$5 MEMBERSHIP PER SCHOOL YEAR3CLUBHOUSES200+ PROGRAMSAVAILABLETHOUSANDS OFYOUTH SERVED1COMMUNITY
DEAR BGCD FAMILY & FRIENDS,Bob ScannellPresident & CEOLee Michael KennedyBoard ChairAs we reflect on 2025, we do so with deep gratitude and immense pride for all that we haveaccomplished at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester (BGCD). This past year has been nothing short ofextraordinary for our organization as we continue to grow. Together, we have supported ourcommunity with the expansion of programs and created pathways to brighter futures for thousands ofyouth. One of the greatest milestones was breaking ground on The FieldHouse+, a 75,000 SF spacewhich will be our fourth Clubhouse opening in spring of 2027.Your generosity and belief have been a beacon for our mission and have made 2025 a year of impactand hope. We have been able to expand access to critical services, strengthen family support, and helpyoung people build confidence, resilience, and access opportunities. From education and mentalhealth support to financial literacy, athletics, leadership development, arts and more, our programshave enhanced our youth in meaningful and lasting ways.These accomplishments would not have been possible without our remarkable staff, many of whomhave been a part of BGCD since childhood. The commitment, compassion, and excitement they bringto the Club every day is remarkable to watch. They lead with heart, professionalism, and an unwaveringbelief in the potential of every young person. We are deeply grateful for their tireless work and the trustthey build in our community.We are also profoundly thankful to our board, donors, partners, volunteers, and advocates. Yoursupport fuels everything we do. You make it possible for us to dream bigger, reach further, andrespond to the growing needs of our community with care.We welcome you to please come visit our Clubs to “Find Out What’s Inside” of our Clubs and in ouryouth. You will experience a unique, warm and welcoming environment that helps support this vibrantcommunity.With sincere gratitude,
WHO WE AREBGCD offers more than 200 youth and family programs in the areas ofeducation, art, music, career prep, character and leadershipdevelopment, health and life skills, athletics, aquatics, socialrecreation, early education & care, summer programs, behavioralhealth services, and family engagement.Here is what BGCD membersshared when surveyed by theannual BGCA National YouthOutcomes Initiative MemberSurvey in March 2025:Safetyof members said, “I feel safebeing myself at the Club.”98%Belongingof members said, “People at theClub accept me for who I am.”Opportunityof members said, “I get toexplore new things at the Club.”Character& CitizenshipAcademicSuccessHealthyLifestylesBehavioral HealthServices92%93%InclusionProgrammingFineArts
Since 1974, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester has served the youth of Boston’s largest and most diverseneighborhood through an array of life-changing programs, offered at three strategically placed Clubhousesthroughout the city. We positively impact thousands of youth from nearly 300 different schools annually.OUR COMMUNITYBlack or African American - 38%Hispanic or Latinx - 19%White - 18%Asian - 12%Two or More Races - 11%Other - 2%80% came fromlow-income households32% lived in single-parenthouseholdsOf members that responded:Be a part of our community!Join our mailing list today:www.bgcdorchester.org
HEALTHY LIFESTYLESWe encourage Healthy Lifestyles among our youth through programs thatpromote healthy living, enhance life skills, and build strong nutritionalhabits. Our programs serve as motivational tools which provide the buildingblocks for setting individual goals and making positive life choices.Programs include athletics, aquatics, wellness classes, cooking and nutritionclasses, and mental health support.ACADEMIC SUCCESSOur Education Programs support youth from kindergarten through highschool and include enrichment activities focused on literacy, STEM, andcollege and career preparation. Throughout the year, the Club offers avariety of services designed to encourage, inspire and help our membersdevelop stronger study skills, improve their academic achievement, andgrow into lifelong learners.INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS / PROJECT BIND25% of our FY25 members had a disability or an Individualized Education Program(IEP). Our award-winning Project BIND (Boston Inclusion Network for Disabilities)initiative fosters the inclusion of youth of all abilities in programs Club-wide toprovide meaningful opportunities for all children to participate and succeed. Aunique partnership with the Martin Richard Foundation allows our members toparticipate in four seasons of Martin Richard Challenger Sports Leagues, music therapy, “tween” groups, family swim, and more.
FINE ARTSWe offer a full range of arts programs which allow our members to exercise theircreativity while appreciating a wide spectrum of artistic expression. We offer a vastarray of programming including visual arts, media arts, music lessons, dance, filmand many other activities that keep members engaged, stimulated and eager tocome back for more. We encourage our young artists to incorporate their culture,traditions, experiences, and individual personalities into the work they create, andto celebrate each other’s unique forms of expression.EARLY EDUCATION & CAREBGCD is unique in that it offers Early Education & Care to infants beginningat two months of age through kindergarten enrollment. Early Educationand Care is unique to BGCD. The program provides parents with highquality, affordable childcare that supports the academic, social-emotional,and physical development of young children to fully prepare them tosuccessfully enter kindergarten.BEHAVIORAL HEALTHSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, BGCD has witnessed a decline in themental health of our youth, coupled with a decrease in the availability of supportiveyouth mental health services in our community. In response, we launched BGCD’sBehavioral Health Services program. This program provides social, emotional, andmental health support through individual, group, and family treatment on-site atour Clubhouses with licensed, highly qualified clinicians.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester (BGCD) and the Martin RichardFoundation (MRF) have joined forces and are building partnershipsthroughout the Commonwealth to reshape youth developmentprogramming in Dorchester and beyond. Our vision for thisneighborhood, one of Boston’s most diverse and under-resourcedneighborhoods, holds the potential to generate lifetime benefits forDorchester’s children, their families, and greater Boston.Our young people deserve a place to call their own, a safe place whereall kids and teens are welcome to express themselves openly andfreely, be with their friends and connect with role models andmentors who truly care about their well-being. This incredible 75,000square foot all-inclusive recreation, arts and enrichment facility will bean accessible and flexible youth development hub. Inside will host afull complement of BGCD programs and an array of services designedto support every aspect of youth development and familyengagement. The space will include athletic facilities, a space fortheatre arts, a music studio, a teaching kitchen, and an outdoor andcommunity space, all intentionally designed with the input and visionfrom our youth and community.BUILDING DORCHESTER’S FUTURE
On April 17th, The FieldHouse+ project broke ground at 301 Mt.Vernon Street in Harbor Point. It was a dream come true for so manywho want to help the next generation find a place to call their own.“This is the work we can feel good about,” Bob Scannell, President &CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, says. “Kids are the ones whowill lead us to a brighter future.”“The FieldHouse+ was born of necessity, of parents who wantedbetter for their kids,” Bill Richard, Founder & Director of the MartinRichard Foundation says. “The need was there, but it just tooksomeone passionate to say, ‘Let’s go for it.’”Without our supporters’ belief in our work to bring a state-of-the-artrecreation and enrichment facility to Dorchester, none of this wouldbe possible. Your support will have a lasting impact on generations offamilies from Dorchester, Boston and beyond. We are thrilled to bemoving forward with construction and The FieldHouse+ is set to openin spring of 2027.
MEET MOLLIE, NORA ANDJACK ANTONELLIMollie and John Antonelli were starting an exciting chapter as newparents when they joined the Boys & Girls of Dorchester (BGCD) family.A Dorchester native who grew up not too far from the Club, Mollie knew,at only four months pregnant, that she had to get baby Nora on the BGCDEarly Childhood Education and Care Program’s waitlist. In August 2019,Nora was enrolled at 8 months old and since then, The Club has been therefor many more pivotal moments in their lives.In June 2020 the Antonelli’s lives changed forever when John was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After a brief and courageousbattle, John passed away six weeks before Jack was born. Reflecting on that time and the whirlwind of emotions she felt,Mollie remembers John often asking about Nora and feeling comfort in knowing that she was at the Club. “If I would say something about Nora he would look at me and say ‘is she at school?’ That’s the last place I think he couldpicture her being. It’s like my ‘still’ connection with him and all the wonderful things — like the staff — that keep me here,” said Mollie. In honor of John, Mollie has generously donated funds to help build a splash pad at the McLaughlin Clubhouse playground.The splash pad reminds her of Johnny, as she endearingly calls him, and how he would play at their home water table withNora for hours when Mollie was pregnant with Jack. That time at the water table brought both John and Nora immense joy. A joy she hopes to bring to countless BGCD members. Mollie’s generosity is a powerful reflection of who she is — someone who leads with compassion even in the midst of heartbreak. Stories forged out of unthinkable circumstances shine a light on a person’s character and Mollie’s shines bright as ever. Watching Nora flourish and make friends as she developed into a kind,intelligent and shy but curious child, Mollie and John knew BGCD was the rightplace for their family. When they became pregnant with their son Jack, there wasn’ta doubt that he would go to the place where their family had experienced support,community and happiness. With Nora just 18 months old, the newest “baby” Antonelliwas added to the infant waitlist.
SETTING THE RHYTHMFOR SUCCESS!The Music Clubhouse Program, led by Music Director Carleton Burke, is acomprehensive music education hub for youth 7 18 years of age. Burke, aBerklee College of Music graduate, seasoned multi-instrumentalist and educator,joined BGCD in 2013 and grew the program from a small, volunteer-run effort to adynamic program offering 20 different types of group and individual instructionfrom beginner to advanced. He oversees a diverse team of instructors andpartners, including three key staff members who are proud BGCD alumni.Carleton is quoted by saying “I find myself thinking all the time, I wish there wassomething like this when I was a kid. I would have loved to have a place like BGCDand access to all of the programs offered here.”The Music Program has become one of BGCD’s most popular and restorative spacesfor our youth. A major milestone was the launch of the Head Start Music BostonProgram in November 2024, made possible through a partnership with the NeverLose Your Drive Foundation, led by world-renowned saxophonist Elon Trotman.Head Start serves 17 BGCD members ages 10–14 with weekly beginner instruction inwoodwind, brass, and percussion, as well as ensemble participation and publicperformance opportunities. The partnership provides funding for two dedicatedsupport staff positions and high-quality instruments, ensuring equitable access tomusic education. The program’s impact was highlighted in a WBZ featureshowcasing the Concert Band and amplifying youth voices.BGCD’s MUSIC CLUBHOUSE HIGHLIGHTS–
Lee Michael Kennedy, ChairRobert A. Scannell, Jr., President & CEODavid E. Hughes, Vice ChairRobert Hatch, TreasurerDaniel F. Marr, III, ClerkMaureen A. Peterson, Immediate Past ChairBOARD OF DIRECTORSSenam KumahiaDavid B. Marr, Sr.Jeffrey T. MarrStephen P. MarrKerr MoneGerald J. Morrissey, Jr.Michael O’BrienJane PanarielloBill RichardRobert K. SheridanAimee SouthworthMarie St. FleurLynda ThomasCarmelo TraviesoKimberley WilliamsBOARD OF ADVISORSLarry BirdJames T. BrettMichael BrodiganJoseph D’ArrigoBrian DriscollSteve DurantWilliam Gardiner, Esq.Maciej GodlewskiChet E. Homer, IIILee M. Kennedy Sr.Hon. Stephen F. LynchSean McDonoughMark WahlbergNancy WoodsBOARD OF DIRECTORS & BOARD OF ADVISORSTome BarrosJoseph J. Brodigan, Esq.Tim BurnieikaScott CarpenterDerica CartyKevin ChapmanJack CorbettJennifer CorcoranKatherine CravenTony DangJohn W. DiNicola, IIHon. Linda Dorcena ForryTherese Fitzgerald, PhD, MSWPaul GannonAndrew GraffJonathan C. Keith
2025 FISCAL YEAR - Financial HighlightsREVENUE FY 2025 EXPENSES FY 2025TOTAL REVENUE:$10,104,028TOTAL REVENUE:$10,104,028TOTAL EXPENSES:$10,480,631TOTAL EXPENSES:$10,480,631Grants & Contributions - $3,489,706Contracts - $3,276,978Special Events & Contributions - $709,664Rodman Ride - $410,316Program Service Fees - $691,464Donated Goods & Services - $161,403Investment Income - $231,578United Way - $50,417Other Revenue - $5,032Net Assets Released from Restriction - $1,077,470Licensed Childcare - $3,246,569Recreation & Education - $4,838,841General & Administrative - $795,878Fundraising - $1,599,343
Generations of New Englanders know that the Roche family name stands for quality and community, thanks to their signatureneighborhood-centric Roche Bros. Supermarkets. Now, a new generation of kids in Dorchester are learning of the Rochefamily’s generosity and commitment to inclusion thanks to a meaningful grant from the Eileen Patricia Roche Foundation toBoys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester last spring.The Eileen Patricia Roche Foundation donated funds to the Victoria McGrath Memorial Playground at the McLaughlin Centerto invest in making the playground a more accessible space for kids of all abilities. A splash pad was also added for Club kids touse during warmer days to create new and exciting memories for many more years. Fifty-five infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in the Clubs’ Early Education program will be the most frequent and grateful recipients of this support, using thespace daily as weather allows, with hundreds more kids utilizing the upgraded playground each year.Amanda Stahl, the granddaughter of Buddy and Eileen Roche, sees how this gift connects her family’s legacy to the Clubcommunity: \"We were delighted to contribute to this wonderful playground enhancement in memory of my grandmother,Eileen. Herself a Dorchester kid, Eileen loved children and believed deeply in creating inclusive spaces where all kids feelwelcome. I'm so happy to know that her memory is forever connected to this joyful place where kids are encouraged to havefun, learn about themselves and others, and grow up to be caring adults.\"Named as a tribute to Eileen's nickname, \"Spike's Splash Pad\" will serve as a respite during the hot days of summer tocountless youth in Dorchester for years to come!DONOR HIGHLIGHTThe Roche Family
2025 FISCAL YEAR MAJOR DONORSAll gifts were received between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. We have made every effort to include all gifts.If we have made an error, please accept our apologies and inform the Development Office at (617) 288-7120.Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is extremely grateful for every donation made in support of our members and families.$250,000 - $999,999$100,000 - $249,999$50,000 - $99,999 $5,000 - $9,999Joseph E. & Rosemarie Corcoran Family Charitable FoundationMA Department of Housing & Urban DevelopmentMA Executive Office of Administration & FinanceNew Balance Foundation$1,000,000+City of Boston Office of Youth Employment & OpportunityExecutive Office of Housing & Economic DevelopmentHarbor Point Apts Co.Lee Kennedy Co., Inc.The Lynch FoundationMark Wahlberg Youth FoundationAnonymousHerb ChambersThe CSL FoundationThe Don & Marilyn Rodman FoundationEileen Patricia Roche FoundationLiberty Mutual FoundationMA Alliance of Boys & Girls ClubsMA Department of Public HealthDora UllianWebster Bank Charitable FoundationArthur F. Blanchard TrustBoys & Girls Clubs of AmericaCharles Hayden FoundationFranklin Square House FoundationJaney Fund Charitable TrustJ.E. & Z.B. Butler FoundationMA Dept of Elementary & Secondary EducationMarr Charitable FoundationMartin Richard FoundationMassachusetts Association for Mental HealthGerry & Joanne MorrisseyOld Dorchester PostPaul & Jane PanarielloRodman for KidsAnonymousAMGArbella Insurance FoundationBoston Athletic AssociationBob's Discount FurnitureBoston State Community Trust, Inc.Bushrod H. Campbell & Adah F. Hall Charity FundK. Douglas BriggsBunzl DistributionCity of Boston, Jobs & Community ServiceCorcoran Jennison CompaniesCopeland Family FoundationDCU for KidsJohn & Elissa DiCarloDiNicola Law Group, LLCEli Lilly & CompanyEnterprise Mobility FoundationFrank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund$10,000 - $24,999AnonymousATS Equipment, Inc.The Barking CrabBoston BruinsBoston FinancialBoston TrustBrodigan & Gardiner, LLPTimothy & Mary BurnieikaCanyon RanchScott & Colleen CarpenterCharles Cox Charitable TrustCharles D. Sheehy CompanyChristmas Tree For MeCommunities Rising Together, Inc.Constance Corcoran$25,000 - $49,999AnonymousMark AndrewCambridge Savings Charitable FoundationCity of Boston, Office of Workforce DevelopmentCity of Boston, Swim Safe BostonCommittee to Elect Martin J. WalshJoseph & Gayle CorcoranKathryn CorcoranMichael & Linda CorcoranFidelity InvestmentsAmos & Barbara W. HostetterJeff & Nancy LevinsonLoomis Sayles & Co.MA Executive Office of Public Safety & SecurityMarr CompaniesJeffrey & Deborah MarrBrendan & Luisa McDonoughNew England Patriots Charitable FoundationRobert & Cynthia Marr Charitable FoundationSincere FoundationState Street CorporationThomas E. Smith FoundationThe TJX FoundationTufts Medical CenterVertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.SNAVE FoundationUnited Way of Mass BayYawkey FoundationThomas GannonAnnissa & Douglas Essaibi GeorgeGratis FoundationThe Hamilton Company Charitable FoundationBob HatchDavid & Jacqueline HughesThe Ireland Funds of AmericaJill & Fergus Shiel FoundationJJC CompanyJohn C. & Eunice B. Morrison Charitable FoundationJoy in Childhood FoundationDeirdre KarleNicholas & Tanya LaidlawLincoln & Therese Filene FoundationMacy's Corporate GivingMA Department of Conservation & RecreationDaniel & Claire MarrMassachusetts Office of Outdoor RecreationMildred's Dream FoundationM&T Bank/Charitable FoundationNeedham BankNellie Leaman Taft FoundationPapa Johns FoundationPlanned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts & Rhode IslandRobert & Jean SheridanBrian RocheRockland Trust Charitable FoundationRODE Architects, Inc.Schrafft Charitable TrustTD Charitable FoundationT.G. Gallagher, Inc.John UnniVoya FoundationWynn Resorts FoundationTom & Line CorcoranCoverysCW AdvisorsJoseph & Mary D'ArrigoMichael DavisKevin & Jennifer DeablerJohn & Brigette DiNicolaAndrew DupeeEllenzweigEternalHealthEversource Energy Foundation, Inc.EYFallon HealthJennifer & Patrick Merrigan FayFMC Ice SportsChris FoleyFresh Food GenerationThe Glynn Family FoundationBruce & Kristine GinsbergJamie HunsickerAlan IssoksonJauron Family FoundationConnor JoyceMike JoyceJack KarleThe Kelliher Corbett Group at Morgan StanleyJosh KraftAndrew & Margaret LevyMals Pals FoundationDavid & Jennifer MarrJeff Marr Jr.Massachusetts Biotechnology CouncilMassachusetts Convention Center AuthorityMassachusetts Port AuthorityMary MartiniDouglas & Wendy MayKaren MoranEva NeslineBrian PotterProcter & Gamble Corporate Giving FundRasky PartnersGrace Cotter ReganDenise & Bill RichardMarkus SchmidtSeaport Hotel & World Trade CenterS & F ConcreteTommy SouthworthSTAG Industrial, Inc.Stran Promotional SolutionsTD Garden Neighborhood CharitiesThomas & Jennifer WeldonJayden Young
Colonel Daniel Marr Clubhouse35 Deer StreetDorchester, MA 02125(617) 288-7120Paul R. McLaughlin Youth Center1135 Dorchester AvenueDorchester, MA 02125(617) 288-7120Walter Denney Youth CenterHarbor Point Apartment Complex270 Mount Vernon StreetDorchester, MA 02125(617) 822-3701Learn more & get involved! #WeAreDorchester@BGCDot @bgcdorchester bgcdorchester.orgOUR CLUBHOUSESThe FieldHouse+ COMING SPRING 2027301 Mount Vernon StreetDorchester, MA 02125