by Michele Benson | Jan 30, 2020 | News
WVEC – January 25, 2020 – NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The game must go on, but players at the Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula are playing with heavy hearts. Saturday’s game is about more than basketball, it’s about remembering a dedicated...
by Michele Benson | Jan 30, 2020 | News
WAVY – January 25, 2020 – NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Officer Katie Thyne didn’t just stick to policing the streets, she also took her skills to the basketball court every weekend as a coach in the Chief’s Challenge Youth Basketball League. For the last year...
by Michele Benson | Jan 24, 2020 | News
WTKR – January 24, 2020 – NEWPORT NEWS, Va.— As the Newport News community honors the life and legacy of Officer Katie Thyne, many are remembering her for her service outside of the uniform. Thyne was a passionate basketball coach at the Boys and Girls...
by Michele Benson | Sep 11, 2019 | News
WVEC – September 10, 2019 – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula announces the sponsorship of the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program. The same meals will be available at no separate charge to all participants at each site. The program, Eat...
by Michele Benson | Jun 24, 2019 | News
WVEC, June 21, 2019 Meals will be provided to all children without charge and will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Eleven Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula locations will provide free meals to children. It’s...