NEWS & EVENTS
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley receives $57,300 Community Grant from Taco Bell Foundation to support local youth.
Fargo, ND, August 4, 2025 – The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of a 2025 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation. The funding will support The Club Teen Center’s Total Teen Takeover helping youth in Fargo access essential resources to achieve their goals.
“This grant allows us to reach more teens with the tools and guidance they need to build a successful future,’ said Robin Nelson, CEO of The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley. ‘We’re grateful to the Taco Bell Foundation and Border Foods for believing in our mission and investing in the potential of our youth.”
“We believe that empowering young people is one of the most meaningful ways we can invest in the future,” said Lisa Lane Cardin, Executive Director of the Taco Bell Foundation. “This record investment is a testament to the power of community-driven change and the limitless potential that exists when we remove barriers and open doors.”
Through this grant, The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley will be able to enrich and expand The CLUB Teen Center programs surrounding academic success, career exploration, college exploration, and social emotional learning.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley receives $4,000.00 grant from Xcel Energy Foundation for summer DIY STEM programs.
Fargo, ND. May 14, 2025 - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley received grant funding for DIY STEM programs in the amount of $4,000.00. Xcel Energy Foundation’s generous support will allow the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley to implement engaging STEM activities that facilitate problem solving, collaboration, creativity, and digital literacy for our Club Kids and Teens.
Fargo, ND. May 19, 2025 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley is pleased to share that we are in the process of applying for a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) grant to expand high-quality out-of-school programming for students attending qualifying schools in Fargo, North Dakota.
This federally funded grant, administered through the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, supports community-based organizations and schools in providing academic enrichment, youth development, and family engagement opportunities beyond the regular school day.
Our goal is to increase access to safe, supportive, and enriching environments where youth can learn, grow, and thrive. If awarded, this funding will allow us to strengthen partnerships with local schools and families, enhance programming aligned with school-day learning, and ensure equitable access to services for those who need it most.
We remain committed to working collaboratively with Fargo Public Schools and our broader community to support student success.
For questions or partnership inquiries related to the 21CCLC grant application, please contact Robin Nelson at robin@bgcrrv.org.
Respectfully,
Robin Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley, we are proud to partner with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation in supporting the mental health of the kids and teens in our community.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley Receives $10,000 Grant From FM Area Foundation for Social Emotional Learning
Fargo, ND. June 24, 2024 - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley received grant funding for the MindWorks® Resources’ social emotional learning curriculum “Emote Control” in the amount of $10,000. FM Area Foundation’s generous support will allow Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley to implement and facilitate collaborative social emotional activities that will challenge youth to recognize ways to be their best selves, be confident in themselves, and learn how to deal with difficult situations. These important life skills are necessary to help build a solid foundation of good mental health.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley Awarded $43,000 to Support Youth in our Community.
Fargo, ND. June 5, 2024 – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley received grant funding supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley’s mission to offer innovative out-of-school time programs designed to help youth excel. The funds will go toward supporting The CLUB Teen Center’s STEAM curriculum. By incorporating science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) into our programming, we aim to equip our CLUB teens with the knowledge and skills necessary for systematic problem-solving, information analysis, evidence-based decision-making, and creative solutions.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley announce Earlyne Hector as Jeremiah Milbank Society member.
Fargo, ND – On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Earlyne Hector was honored as a member of the Jeremiah Milbank Society at the Great Futures Luncheon hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley. The Jeremiah Milbank Society award is the highest form of recognition from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for annual, individual giving.
Hector, a thirty-five year former board member and longtime supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley, played an integral role in the development of the Fargo Youth Commission, a youth serving organization incorporated in 1972. Her dedication to the youth in our community has provided hope and opportunity to thousands of young people through our Clubs where we provide a safe, caring, and fun environment for youth to learn, grow, and prepare for a great future.
