Club Member Profile
“I unintentionally found a second home at the Boys & Girls Club”.
Meet Ayanna Destiny Holmes BGCGW Club Member and 2015 VA/DC Youth of the Year
At the age of 12, Ayanna needed to fulfill her community service requirement for school. Little did she know she would end up finding a second home at the Club.
Ayanna quickly became a bright outspoken presence in the Club. Mr. LeVar, her teen director, saw the potential in her, and he began to challenge her to go above and beyond expectations. When Ayanna expressed her passion for poetry, she was encouraged to share her talent and perform in front of the Club. Ayanna also discovered her passion for photography as a creative way to express herself.
Now, Ayanna educates young people about good mental and emotional health through poetry and photography. She plans to attend college and major in social work so she can help develop youth like the Club helped her.
ABOUT
We serve kids and teens through an adopted strategy created by our National Headquarters to ensure Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.
LOCATIONS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington has fifteen locations throughout the Washington, DC region. Visit a Club page below, or find a Club near you!
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Northern Virginia
- Annandale
- Bailey’s Community Center
- Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic
- General Heiser
- Hylton
- Martin K. Alloy
- Murraygate
- Ox Hill
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Virtual
- Clubhouse @ Your House
GET INVOLVED
Here are just a few ways to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. From volunteers to event sponsorships and program funding, we rely on the support of people and organizations like you.
Events
News
- 8th ANNUAL BLUEFEST GALA NETS OVER $1.2 MILLION
- JELLEFF COMMUNITY BBQ
- WASHINGTON COMMANDER HELPS CLUB KIDS GIVE BACK WHILE GIVING THANKS
- BGCGW ANNOUNCES JOINT-INITIATIVE WITH COHNREZNICK ON YOUTH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- D.C. COUNCIL RESTORES FUNDING FOR JELLEFF RECREATION CENTER CLUB
- DC GOVERNMENT INFORMS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IT WILL BE DEFUNDED
Stories & Blogs
- Youth Learn Financial Literacy Through Reality Store: Adulting 101
- From the Club to the Big Stage: Alumni Leading in Media, Sports, and Education
- From Club Kid to Club Leader: Nola Payton’s Journey Comes Full Circle
- Alum Achievements: Celebrating the Tremendous Accomplishments of Abigail A.
- Alston Waller, from Club Youth to Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Clubhouse Director
- Carlos Hood: From Jelleff Club Youth to STEM Technologist