Ex-Celtic Enes Kanter Freedom Speaks in NH on Human Rights Advocacy

Article by Alexander Rapp, posted in the Concord Monitor 3/14/25 — Enes Kanter Freedom has never been afraid to speak his mind. Last week the ex-NBA and former Boston Celtics player held a basketball clinic for children at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester. At 6-foot-10, the former center towered over the young […]

BGCGM CYO Middle School Basketball Team City Champs!

2/12/25 — On Saturday, our CYO Middle School team won the Championship! Congrats to the players and coaches on a successful season! We are so proud of each of you! Back: Coach Rachel, Dominic, TJ, Brayden, Jacob, Damion, Coach Patrick, and Coach MichelleFront Row: Mojtaba, Moaz, Alvin, Sonny, and Ceejay

BGCM Teen Headed to BGCA National Conference

12/17/24 — We are elated to share that our very own Esme has been chosen as one of 20 Club members from across the country to perform at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Conference in May, as part of the BGCA Youth Talent Search. Congratulations Esme on representing Boys & Girls Club […]

For Boys & Girls Club CEO Diane Fitzpatrick, ‘it’s all about the kids’

Article by Paul Feely, posted to the Union Leader 12/13/24 — In March, Diane Fitzpatrick will be honored as the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Citizen of the Year for her commitment to youth advocacy, community service and leadership. A champion for young people, Fitzpatrick has dedicated over 30 years of her life to […]

BGCM Director of Operations & Board Member Named NHBR’s NH 200

12/12/24 — We are thrilled to share that two of our Boys & Girls Club of Manchester family members have been listed on the New Hampshire Business Review NH 200 list. Join us in congratulating our Director of Operations, Antonio Feliciano, and Board of Directors Member, Michael Delaney, on this great honor. For a complete […]

Diane Fitzpatrick Named Citizen of the Year

Article by Lauren Getts, posted to the Greater Manchester Chamber blog 12/10/24 — The Greater Manchester Chamber is proud to announce Diane Fitzpatrick, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester (BGCGM), as the recipient of the annual Citizen of the Year Award. Known for her extraordinary commitment to youth advocacy, community service, […]

Boys & Girls Club of Manchester Inducts Four Honorees into the Hall of Fame

10/23/24 — Boys & Girls Club of Manchester (BGCM) inducted four new individuals into its Hall of Fame on Wednesday, October 23, at their Union Street Clubhouse. Nearly 175 people attended the annual event to celebrate the 2024 inductees: former Club Alumni Rich Webber and Shirley Tomlinson; BGCM Trustee Ron Covey; and neighbor and friend […]

Speaker Series Luncheon featuring Jessica Buchanan

9/18/24  – The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester hosted our fall Speaker Series Luncheon on Wednesday, September 18, at the Clubhouse. This session featured Jessica Buchanan, a teacher, sister, wife, mother, author, speaker, coach, and survivor. Her story of being held hostage by Somali pirates captivated an audience of more than 130 guests. Throughout […]