On October 25th, Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield announced at their annual Bill Chetwynd Memorial Gala that their name will change to Boys & Girls Club of Metro North. Changing their name to Boys & Girls Club of Metro North opens the doors to a number of opportunities in surrounding communities.
CEO of the organization Adam Rogers expressed his gratitude for the new name at the event, “This evening is especially significant for us as it marks the first time we’re proudly introducing ourselves as the Boys & Girls Club of Metro North. A name we hope reflects our deep commitment to all the communities and youth across our region. Just as we did over 50 years ago in Stoneham and 11 years ago in Wakefield, we’re excited to be embarking on this new journey.”
The organization has begun planting roots into the new communities they hope to serve. This includes the newest Saugus Teen Center, “The Club” located in the Square One Mall. Additionally, they’ve been involved in the Melrose community through an array of programs including “Summer Eats,” a free summer meal program, Community Boating at Ell Pond, and more.
The Boys & Girls Club of Metro North hopes to continue to open clubs in these areas as well as build relationships with these communities allowing them to serve as many youth as possible.