NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., April 15, 2025 – Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle surpassed a major milestone in 2024. Its comprehensive services and programs benefited 10,205 youths, setting a record that reflects the Club’s role as the largest youth development organization in Westchester County. The total represents an increase of more than 7,300, or 261%, since 2021, making it one of the fastest-growing Boys & Girls Clubs in the nation.
“This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to empowering young people, providing safe spaces and creating opportunities for growth and success,” said Boys & Girls Club CEO Becky Mazzanobile. “The remarkable increases over the past few years highlight the impact and vital nature of our programs, as well as the dedication of our Board of Directors, staff, supporters and community. Together we are cultivating brighter futures. Thank you to everyone who has shared this journey. We could not have done it without you. Here’s to reaching and shaping even more young lives!”
New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert congratulated the Boys & Girls Club. “The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has been an invaluable asset to our community, providing essential programs and a safe space for thousands of our youth,” she said. “Reaching the milestone of 10,000 children served is a testament to its unwavering dedication and tireless efforts. We are proud to support this organization as it continues to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders, helping our young people reach their full potential. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for New Rochelle and beyond.”
Sean Merlo, a candidate for the Boys & Girls Club’s Mascaro Clubhouse Youth of the Year Award, has been a proud member of the Club for a decade. “It’s amazing to see our Club serve more than 10,000 youths in 2024,” he said. “This has been my second home, where I’ve grown, learned and discovered who I am. I am so happy to know that thousands of other young people are now experiencing that same support and sense of belonging I have during my time here.”
Kamya Jackson, Youth of the Year candidate at the Club’s Remington Clubhouse, stressed how the Boys & Girls Club has nurtured her. “The Boys & Girls Club has been my second family and my safe haven for almost a decade. I am very grateful for the love, encouragement, support, relationships and opportunities they’ve provided me,” she said. “The Club has helped me meet so many new people and make great connections. I’ve also gained a ton of skills from the activities and programs I’ve participated in. I’m filled with joy just knowing that 10,000 other Club kids/members get to experience the same opportunities and programs that I have. It is amazing to know the Club is making a difference in the lives of that many young members. I am honored to be a member of this community and I’m eager to continue to contribute to its ongoing growth and success.”
Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle participation has steadily grown since the pandemic faded. The 10,205 participants in 2024 is 24% more than the 8,192 served in 2023. In 2022, 7,393 youths participated; 2,821 were served in 2021.
Teen participation has soared as well, from 154 in 2020 and 173 in 2022 to 813 in 2024.
In addition, during 2024, the Club:
- Was awarded a grant from the Mariano Rivera Public Foundation to launch seven innovative career pathways with two launched, benefiting as many as 800 or more youths over three years: the New Rochelle Police Department Career Pathway Program, to attract future New Rochelle police officers, and the Digital Printing Career Pathway Program, focusing on entrepreneurial skills and branding.
- Benefitted from more than 200 program volunteers and 45 auxiliary group members.
- Went from one summer camp at the Mascaro Clubhouse with 145 kids to five years later offering six summer programs with over 700 kids.
Responses to the National Youth Outcomes Initiative Survey underscore the Club’s importance to its members:
- About 91% of members feel emotionally safe at the Club.
- 83% feel physically safe.
- 77% of members have an adult they connect with.
Recently, the Club’s impact was recognized by being awarded a New York State 21st Century Community Learning grant to build STEM and 21st Century skills among 500 middle and high school students, as well as a Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports (LEAPS) grant to accommodate another 800 to 850 elementary school students in after-school sessions.
Numerous elected officials offered congratulations on surpassing 10,000 youths served:
- United States Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: “Congratulations to Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle on its phenomenal milestone of surpassing 10,000 children served in Westchester County. Organizations like Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Under the leadership of CEO Becky Mazzanobile, Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle is a major asset to the New Rochelle community, serving as an educational and recreational space for hundreds of children and young people from elementary to high school and beyond. For the past 95 years, Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has collaborated with local, county, state and federal stakeholders to bring the best services they can to the community, and I am proud to partner with them to benefit the next generation of our state.”
- Congressman George Latimer: “The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has accomplished a notable level of outreach – reaching young people to enrich their lives and amplify the joys of childhood and young adulthood. It is a sign of the achievement of all those in the BGCNR family that have done so much selflessly for others.”
- New York State Sen. Nathalia Fernandez: “This milestone is a reflection of lives changed and futures shaped. The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has become the largest youth development organization in Westchester County by creating safe spaces, offering strong programs and showing up for families every single day. That kind of steady excellence doesn’t just build numbers — it builds a better community.”
- New York State Sen. Shelley B. Mayer: “Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle for reaching the incredible milestone of serving over 10,000 children. The Boys & Girls Club does an outstanding job supporting our youth, encouraging them and guiding them toward the success they can achieve. I am fortunate to represent a community that is home to such a dedicated organization, which has a profound impact on both mentors and the young people they serve. Special thanks go to CEO Becky Mazzanobile, the entire staff, the mentors and supporters for their invaluable contributions. It has been a pleasure to collaborate with the Boys & Girls Club to secure state grants that have supported their vital work. Here’s to many more years and the goal of serving tens of thousands more children!”
- New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin: “Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle on surpassing the incredible milestone of serving over 10,000 youths! Your unwavering dedication to the children and families of the New Rochelle community is truly inspiring. Your impact goes beyond numbers; it changes lives, fosters dreams and builds brighter futures. Thank you for all that you do!”
- New York State Assemblyman Steven Otis: “The New Rochelle Boys & Girls Club is one of the most dynamic youth service providers in the county. Its numerous and varied programs engage and enrich the lives of thousands of kids. Congratulations to the staff, volunteers, board members and supporters for making programs of the highest quality available. This work makes a successful future possible for countless students.”
- Westchester County Legislator Terry Clements: “The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle remains an invaluable pillar of our community. As one of the fastest-growing Boys & Girls Clubs in the nation, its unwavering commitment to mentorship and providing transformative opportunities for our youth are truly commendable. I am proud to support their mission and the positive impact they continue to have on the next generation.”
For 95 years, Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has been an integral part of the community, offering quality, achievement-driven programming encompassing academics, mental wellness, fitness, leadership and civics. Today, it is one of Westchester County’s largest nonprofits and a leader in youth development, serving over 10,000 youths annually at 12 school sites and two clubhouses.
Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle’s impactful before-school, after-school, elective and summer offerings empower members to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives while effectively bridging the gap between school and home. Key facts about the Club:
- 54% of alumni believe their Club experience “saved their lives.”
- 97% of our youth members expect to graduate high school.
- 97% of members try to help when seeing others in need.
- 76 cents of every dollar raised funds Club programs, earning a “highly efficient” rating from Charity Watch.
- 92% of clubhouse members, 91% of the leadership team, 81% of the staff and 75% of Club sites at schools represent diverse ethnicities.
- The Club has more than 250 adult volunteers.
Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle is proud to be affiliated with Boys & Girls Club of America, widely considered as both the leading youth organization and among the top nonprofits in the United States. Learn more at bgcnr.org and donate at bgcnr.org/donate.