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LANSING, MI — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lansing is proud to announce that President & CEO Joseph Yang has been named CEO of the Year by the Michigan Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs. The award was presented at the Michigan Alliance Meeting in April, recognizing Yang's outstanding contributions to the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement across the state. In just two years as President & CEO, Yang has led a period of remarkable growth and impact for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lansing. Mos

Every year, youth from Boys & Girls Clubs all over Michigan gather together to compete for the honor of being named the State Youth of the Year and progressing to the Regional competition. These youth are the best of the best, representing their Clubs with great pride and passion. This year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lansing held an internal competition and selected Perion, a senior at Everett High School, as our 2026 Youth of the Year with Amber and Imani accompanying her as

The BGCL Keystone Club with Shannon and Paul from Lorann Oils It all started when Paul Bajorek, the President of Lorann Oils, attended last year's "A Night to Remember" fall fundraiser and decided that he wanted to get his company involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lansing. Lorann Oils is a Lansing-based, family-owned business that produces and distributes flavorings for baking and candy-making. After we heard from Paul, we immediately knew the Lorann Oils team would be

Before you press play, meet Perion—our 2026 Youth of the Year. Youth of the Year is the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier leadership and recognition program, honoring teens who demonstrate academic success, strong character, and a commitment to service. Perion earned this distinction after competing in our Club’s internal Youth of the Year competition in February, and since then, she has been hard at work preparing for the statewide competition taking place April 14–15.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lansing Celebrates Reading Month! In proud partnership with Lansing Sports Commission , Pop-ity Popcorn , and High Caliber Karting and Entertainment , the Boys & Girls Club on the Southside celebrated Reading Month with sno-cones, popcorn, and games! Three friends enjoying their well-deserved sno-cones Club members were challenged to read and finish five books this month to gain priority entry into this special party. Right up until the party was sch

February 25, 2026 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lansing is proud to announce Lauryn as our February Youth of the Month! Lauryn, February 2026 Youth of the Month, surrounded by her fellow Club members Lauryn, age 11, used to struggle with trying new things and making friends at school until she started coming to the Club almost three years ago. Now, she credits the Club with giving her a safe space to be herself with supportive staff and peers who have helped her build confidence

February 20, 2026 The week leading up to Valentine's Day was very exciting here at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lansing! Northside Extension Staff pulled out all the stops for Northside's first Valentine's Day party! The Games Room was transformed for the party with red and pink covering every available surface. Club members contributed to the decor by making paper hearts with words of affirmation on them. With messages like "You are Marvelous" and "I Believe in You" posted all