Who We Are

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve is an autonomous affilate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. We are committed to changing kids’ lives by providing them with a safe place to belong after school where dedicated staff members and caring volunteers are ready with a smile and an encouraging hand to help a young person in need.

Our Staff

Administration

Teresa R. LeGrair
President & CEO
Anita Stephens
Senior Administrative Assistant

Development

Kristi Fox
Director of Resource Development
Meryl Bradley
Marketing & Special Events Assistant
Melody Laster
Manager of Volunteer Services

Operations

James Warner II
Director of Programs & Operations
Ashley Plymire
Outreach Coordinator
Kenya McKinnie
Unit Director, LeBron James Clubhouse
Steeley Rapier III
Unit Director, Annex Clubhouse
Orlando Romine
Unit Director, Eller Clubhouse
Aretha Valentin
Unit Director, Arlington Clubhouse

The LeBron James Clubhouse

Kwadwo Bediako
Youth Development Specialist
Delmar Coleman
Youth Development Specialist
Erica Prange
Youth Development Specialist
Jada Ransome
Youth Development Specialist

Arlington Clubhouse

Marilyn Dukes
Youth Development Specialist
Cherie Ford
Youth Development Specialist
Diana Lucas
Art Coordinator
Sally Portis
Youth Development Specialist
Brooke Schaar
Education Coordinator
Rosheda Sims
Technology Coordinator

Eller Clubhouse

Jasmine Bonner
Youth Development Specialist

Annex Clubhouse

Candy Dino
Youth Development Specialist
Gabriel Scott
Youth Development Specialist

iStrive Northwest Akron

Steven Crews
Youth Development Specialist
Emily Faust
Youth Development Specialist

iStrive Van Buren Barberton

Ashley Morrison
Youth Development Specialist
Sandy Pittman
Youth Development Specialist

Donate

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve depends on generous financial contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations in our community to fund its diverse programs and services. You can make a difference

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Volunteer

We strongly believe in the valuable role that volunteers play in transforming the lives of our members. As little as one hour per week is all it takes to make a positive impact on a young child's life.

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