1050 Jeanette Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Phone: 908-687-2697
Who We Are
Mission
Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Purpose
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.
Locations
Russell Triolo Clubhouse - Union Club
Elizabeth Club
513-515 Richmond Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Phone: (908) 351-3344
Corporate Office
1050 Jeanette Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Phone: 908-687-7976
Plainfield Clubs
165 East Front Street (Rear) Plainfield, New Jersey 07060
Phone: (908) 822-8672
Staff
Caring, well-trained staff, are the foundation for all we do in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County. There is a strong bond of love, trust and friendship that has been forged between the kids and the staff who guide them.
Joi Stanley
Chief Executive Officer
CEO with demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Fundraising, Customer Service , Coaching , and Sales. Strong entrepreneur professional graduated from Rutgers University -New Brunswick.
Yefim Shoykhet
Aquatics Director
Yefim Shoykhet has been involved with swimming for more than 40 years now and has successfully worked with a variety of age groups, developing swimmers from novice to Olympics. Yefim has coached over 15 National Junior & Senior qualifiers from the former USSR. Working for more than 30 years at Boys & Girls Club of Union County, overseeing the aquatic program swim lesson, stroke development camp, fitness swim for youth. Many of them compete in different level include NJ STATE record holder, Youth Olympic games, Youth World championship.
Deja Bellinger
Youth Development Director - Plainfield Club
Deja Bellinger is the Youth Program Director for the Plainfield Club. She loves watching our youth grow & being a part of the Keystone community. Her favorite things to do are read poetry, bake cupcakes & write poems. Deja strives to be the best part of a child’s life which is the memories we create for them.
Gemma Samper
Union Community Center Director
Gemma Samper has been a Director of our Bingo operations for over 20 years.
Lakeish Oates
Elizabeth Club
Associate Director
For many years, Lakeish Oates has been a major component of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County. Lakeish has worked in the Elizabeth Club for a number of years as the Club’s key person for community outreach and advisor of the Dynasty KeystoneLeadership Club. Working at the Club is Lakeish’s passion, not her profession. The organization aligns with her strong belief that it takes a village to raise a child, Lakeish has contributed to the development and upbringing of numerous young people in and around Union County.
Patricia De Castro
Executive Assistant HR/Finance
Patricia’s journey with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County began in 2011, marking the start of a deeply meaningful chapter in her life. Starting out at the Union Club’s front desk as a receptionist to Office Manager and now Assistant to the CEO, she embraced her role with passion and dedication, pouring her heart into every interaction with club members and families who walked through the doors. She works closely with all departments, collaborating seamlessly to ensure the smooth operation of the club and the delivery of exceptional programs and services. Her ability to connect with colleagues across departments has made her an asset, fostering a sense of unity and teamwork that permeates every corner of the organization.
As the Assistant to the CEO, she plays a crucial role in the executive office by, handling correspondence, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and serving as a key liaison between the CEO and various departments.
Board of Directors
The guidance and commitment of our Board of Directors is truly the lifeblood of our organization. Comprised of local business and civic leaders, these volunteers lend their substantial expertise, commitment and support in leading Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County.
Francis J. Purdue
Board Chair
World Insurance
Ed Palmieri
Vice Chair Operations
Economic Planning Group
Demond Hargrove
Board Member
Union College
Gene Jannotti
Board Member
Retired
Tenisha Malcolm-Wint
Board Member
TNM Consulting LLC.
Marcy Metz
Board Member
B.J. & M. Auto
Asisco Auto, Inc.
Asisco Auto, Inc.
Scott Myers
Board Member
Altria
Erica Stasio
Board Member
Northeastern University
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader"
- John Quincy Adams
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County appreciates everything our staff and volunteers have done, are doing, and will do to ensure that we continue to make a difference around our community and in the lives of young people.