| What an incredible evening of celebration, inspiration, and community! Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our sponsors, donors, community partners, volunteers, and guests who joined us at Rose Hill Conference Center for our 32nd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner. This year’s theme, “From Club Kid to Future Ready,” highlighted the power of investing in young people and the opportunities that help them build successful futures. |
| Our Club Kids Took Center Stage! The heart of Steak & Burger has always been our youth! Club members shared the evening with community leaders, sponsors, and supporters, creating meaningful connections and conversations about their dreams, goals, and futures.These interactions are what make Steak & Burger so special, reminding us that every investment in a young person helps open doors to new possibilities. |
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| An Inspiring Message from Tobias Devon, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region Alumnus We were excited to welcome Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region alumnus Tobias Devon as our featured speaker! His participation brought a special connection to this year’s theme, highlighting the lasting influence of the Club experience and the importance of helping young people discover their potential. |
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| Celebrating Our 2026 Champion for Youth: Bill Boddie One of the evening’s special highlights was recognizing Bill Boddie as the recipient of the 2026 Champion for Youth Award. This special honor celebrates his commitment to supporting young people and helping create opportunities for future generations. Through his dedication to youth and the community, Bill Boddie represents the spirit of our mission and the importance of investing in Great Futures. We proudly congratulate Bill Boddie and thank him for his contributions to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region! |
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| A Look Toward the Future: Project DREAM Guests received a special look at Project DREAM and the future Mayo & Nick Boddie Center for Success. This exciting initiative represents our commitment to expanding opportunities for teens through workforce readiness, leadership development, career exploration, and experiences that prepare them for success beyond graduation.Project DREAM is more than a building. It represents a lasting investment in the next generation of leaders, innovators, and professionals in our community. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PROJECT DREAM Giving Back and Creating Great Futures From our silent auction to our special evening of giving, every contribution represented an investment in the young people of Nash and Edgecombe Counties.We are grateful to everyone who participated, made a contribution, or helped encourage others to support our mission. Your generosity helps us continue providing safe spaces, meaningful experiences, and opportunities that empower young people to reach their full potential. |
| Relive the Evening! From meaningful conversations with Club members to memorable moments throughout the program, Steak & Burger 2026 was a celebration of community, connection, and possibility. Click here to see all the photos from the evening: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QqY2Kc4MndkY9oUP9 We Want to Hear From You!Your feedback helps us make Steak & Burger even better!Whether you attended as a sponsor, guest, volunteer, or community partner, we invite you to complete our brief event survey.Your thoughts will help us celebrate what worked well and identify opportunities to improve next year’s experience. TAKE OUR STEAK & BURGER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/MZjteKFujvLQ9kcN7 The survey takes approximately 2–3 minutes to complete. Were you unable to attend this year’s Steak & Burger Dinner but still want to make a difference? CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION and help us continue creating Great Futures for the young people we serve! Thank You for Investing in Great Futures! Because of supporters like you, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region continues to provide safe spaces, meaningful experiences, and life-changing opportunities for young people throughout Nash and Edgecombe Counties.Thank you for making our 32nd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner a memorable celebration of youth, community, and the bright futures we are building together. We look forward to seeing you at Steak & Burger 2027! |