GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There was a tailgate in Grand Rapids Thursday with everyone rooting for the same team— our youth.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids are working to help kids in the community reach their fullest potential.
The Steil Club held its Be Great Tailgate from 5:30- 8:30 p.m.
This event included food trucks, Buffalo Wild Wings, a drink station and much more.
There was also a silent auction with plenty of items to bid on, including spa, wine and golf packages— and you can even bid online.
"It's an opportunity not only to raise funds for the for the clubs, and all that we do every day, every day in the clubs, but it's also an opportunity for us to celebrate the kids that are in the clubs," said Patrick Placzkowski, CEO of Boys and Girls Club Grand Rapids.
The event helps the Boys & Girls Clubs continue to provide a safe space for kids, mentorships, workforce readiness skills and more.
