Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club celebrates 76 years

Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 9:03 am

Dozens of Grenville Baker supporters, volunteers and board members from Sea Cliff, Glen Cove and across the North Shore attended the 76th annual gala.

Courtesy Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club

John, left, and Kim Bancroft were the honorees at this year’s gala.

Courtesy Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club

The money from the gala goes to supporting the club’s after-school and educational programs.

Courtesy Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club

Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club celebrated its 76th anniversary with the fundraiser gala, highlighting how far the organization has come since it was founded in 1970.

Courtesy Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club

The 76th Anniversary Gala was a wonderful reminder of what makes this community so special.”

Melissa Rhodes, executive director, Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club

By Will Sheeline

Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club hosted An Evening in Bloom: A Night to Inspire, its 76th Annual Gala, beneath a beachside tent at The Creek club. Guests enjoyed cocktails, floral-themed décor, and dancing by the water while celebrating the Boys & Girls Club’s lasting impact on the community.

The evening featured both silent and live auctions with exclusive items and experiences, raising substantial funds to support the club’s mission.

This year, Kim and John Bancroft were honored for their dedicated service. Kim Bancroft, a realtor with Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, also serves on the club’s Board of Directors.

The gala marked 76 years of service and was made possible by the generosity of supporters, sponsors, and friends.

“The 76th Anniversary Gala was a wonderful reminder of what makes this community so special,” said Executive Director Melissa Rhodes. “We are incredibly thankful for the supporters, volunteers, and families whose commitment helps us create life-changing opportunities for the children we serve.”

For more information on the club, their work, and how to get involved, visit GBBGC.org.

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