Who We Are.
Mission
The Mission of Boys & Girls Club of Stamford is to enable all youth to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. We strive to empower our youth and provide a safe and supportive environment with caring adult professionals and volunteers. We strive to achieve our mission by offering facilities, programs and support systems that assist young people in their academic, social, athletic and cultural pursuits. Our formula for impact focuses on children’s academic success, good character, citizenship and healthy lifestyles.
Our Vision
Provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Financials
Boys & Girls Club of Stamford is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization.
Meet the Staff
Every staff member at the Boys and Girls Club of Stamford is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our community, club and its members. Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.
Mary C. Rich Clubhouse

















Jeff Pytlak
Director of Operations
203-324-0594 (ext. 102)
jpytlak@bgcastamford.org

















Sam Gordon
Director of Development
203-324-0594 (ext. 107)
sgordon@bgcastamford.org

















Laraine Mehr-Turlis
Director of Finance & Admin.
203-324-0594
lmehrturlis@bgcastamford.org

















James Kendall
Senior Program Director
203-324-0594 (ext. 103)
jkendall@bgcastamford.org

















Barry Woods
Teen Program Director
203-324-0594 (ext. 112)
bwoods@bgcastamford.org

















Sedera Jones
Membership Director
203-324-0594 (ext. 100)
sjones@bgcastamford.org

















Lamar Ranger
Ed. Director & Bookkeeper
203-324-0594 (ext. 104)
lranger@bgcastamford.org

















Steve Basquiat
Sports Director
203-324-0594 (ext. 105)
sbasquiat@bgcastamford.org

















Dale R. Holder
Asst. Director of Development
203-324-0594 (ext. 106)
dholder@bgcastamford.org

















Megan Lillie
Marketing & Event Coordinator
203-324-0594 (ext. 108)
mlillie@bgcastamford.org

















Glenda Loop
Administrative Assistant
203-324-0594 (ext. 109)
gloop@bgcastamford.org

















Maribel Sandalo
Yerwood Center Director
203-323-3547
msandalo@bgcastamford.org

















Melissa Stanley
Yerwood Program Director
203-323-3547
mstanley@bgcastamford.org

















Mike Halley
Yerwood Program Director
203-323-3547
mhalley@bgcastamford.org

















Dwayne Stephenson
Alt. Yerwood Center Director
203-323-3547
dstephenson@bgcastamford.org
Board of Directors
Stamford Police Department
Board Member Emeritus
Honorary Board Members
Please note that it is the policy of Boys & Girls Club of Stamford not to engage in political activity or endorse candidates for political office. Any endorsements expressed by individuals associated with Boys & Girls Club of Stamford are not those of the organization.