Boys & Girls Club Of Greenwich Launches Public Capital Campaign

GREENWICH, CT — The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich has entered the public phase of a $35 million capital campaign aimed at renovating and expanding its Clubhouse and Camp Simmons to better serve local youth. The campaign has already secured 74 percent of its goal through early donations.

The updated Clubhouse will be renamed in honor of longtime board member and supporter Rebecca S. Breed, following a lead gift from the Breed family. Breed was recognized for her decades of service and dedication to youth in the community.

"For over a century, the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich has been a cornerstone of opportunity, mentorship, and growth for young people in our community," said Cristina Vittoria, the Club’s CEO, in a news release. "This campaign is about building on that legacy and ensuring our facilities reflect the excellence of our programs. With the incredible generosity of the Breed family, naming the Clubhouse after Rebecca S. Breed is a powerful way to honor someone who gave so much to the Club and to the children of Greenwich."

The Capital Campaign is funding a complete transformation of the Clubhouse, including: doubling of learning spaces; adding a regulation-size gymnasium, updated dance and fitness space; adding a dedicated teen center and Club café; an upgrade of the outdoor turf field and addition of an amphitheater; upgrades of the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; and increased safety and security throughout the building.

The $28 million Clubhouse component is part of a broader $35 million campaign, which also includes $7 million in improvements for Camp Simmons.

Alan Breed, son of Rebecca S. Breed, said in a news release, "Our mother believed in the incredible potential of every child who walked through the Club’s doors. She saw it as more than just a safe space, it was a place where dreams were nurtured, and futures were shaped. Our family is proud to help carry her legacy forward by supporting a place she cared for so deeply."

Tony Mann, co-chair of the capital campaign, said the effort is “about investing in the future of Greenwich,” while co-chair George Fox emphasized the Club’s long-term value to the community, calling it “one of the most rewarding organizations to work with.”

Fox called the clubhouse renovation "a massive project that will ensure that our community’s young people have a safe space where their lives are improved by academics, athletics and many enrichment programs."

KG&D Architects, led by Erik A. Kaeyer and Sarah Dirsa, is designing the project, with Stamford-based A.P. Construction serving as construction manager. Project oversight is being provided pro bono by Richard Browne of Sterling Project Development and Nancy Risman, a former board member.

With approximately $8.3 million remaining, the Club is encouraging community participation to complete the campaign. More information and donation opportunities are available at www.BGCGcampaign.org.