A Game-Changing Investment: The NHL and NHLPA Are Betting on Our Kids

We are thrilled to announce that the NHL and NHLPA are investing in the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens through the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund, helping fund the construction of our brand-new Clubhouse and Center Rink. Yes, you read that right. A brand-new rink. Right here in Western Queens. Built for our kids.

What This Means for Our Community

For over 70 years, VBGCQ has been a home away from home for the young people of Western Queens. We've watched kids walk through our doors as shy first-graders and walk out as confident, capable young adults. We've seen families lean on us during hard times and celebrate with us during good ones. And through it all, we've dreamed of giving our community a space worthy of everything they deserve.

That dream just got a whole lot closer to reality.

With the support of the NHL and NHLPA, over 16,000 of our youth will soon have access to a facility built just for them, a place where they can skate, play, learn, grow, and belong. The new Clubhouse and Center Rink isn't just a building. It's a statement: that these kids matter, that this community matters, and that investing in them is always the right call.

Why This Partnership Matters

The NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund was created to grow the game of hockey and strengthen the communities it touches. We are incredibly proud to be part of that mission. Hockey has the power to bring people together across all backgrounds, and we can't wait to introduce a new generation of Western Queens kids to the sport and to all the teamwork, discipline, and joy that comes with it.

We believe every child deserves access to world-class opportunities, regardless of their zip code. This partnership is proof that others believe that too.

Thank You, NHL and NHLPA

To the NHL and NHLPA: thank you for seeing our kids the way we see them, full of potential, full of talent, and worthy of every investment. Your belief in our community means more than words can express, and we promise to honor it every single day.

Want to learn more about the new Clubhouse and Center Rink? Stay tuned for updates, or reach out to us at info@bgcqueens.org. Together, we're building something extraordinary.