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Boys Town provides care and treatment for children and families across more than a dozen sites nationwide. It is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that addresses behavioral, emotional, and physical problems with research-proven treatments, delivered through a structured, family-focused approach tailored to each child’s needs. The company uses an evidence-based program grounded in decades of experience to help tens of thousands of children and families. Its goal is to ensure every child, regardless of circumstance, has the opportunity to succeed by receiving compassionate, individualized care and support.
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Mark Cuban Foundation and Boys Town Nevada bring free AI Bootcamp to Las Vegas teens. APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 30 LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The Mark Cuban Foundation, in partnership with Boys Town, will host a no-cost Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp for high school students in Las Vegas this fall. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 and will take place over three consecutive Saturdays - October 31, November 7, and November 14. Meals, transportation assistance, and technology will be provided at no cost. The AI Bootcamp gives underserved students hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools, including generative AI, and explores real-world applications in fields such as healthcare, arts, business, computer science, sports science, and career readiness. Students will also complete a capstone project under the guidance of industry mentors. "As AI continues to become an undeniable force in all of our lives, it's crucial that we open the door to this knowledge, especially to young people who want to explore it," said Mark Cuban, founder. "While technology expands and becomes more advanced, it becomes more critical that we ensure our students are prepared when they apply for schools or jobs in the future. Thanks to our work with Boys Town, the bootcamp will offer an avenue to explore this fascinating field of technology to any student, no matter their means." This year's bootcamp, taking place in Las Vegas is hosted and staffed by Boys Town Nevada. There will be a need for industry mentors for the camp, more information to come in mid-August. Boys Town Nevada is one of more than 25 host companies selected to host camps across the U.S. "Boys Town Nevada is thrilled to be partnering with the Mark Cuban Foundation and hosting the AI Bootcamp! It is critical that we prepare our youth for the future of technology and give them an opportunity to learn from a respected organization," said John Etzell, executive director of Boys Town Nevada. Watch Mark Cuban's message about Mark Cuban Foundation's AI bootcamps and access the full media kit here. This bootcamp is facilitated with support from Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp Program's media partner, Notified, a globally trusted technology partner for investor relations, public relations and marketing professionals. About Mark Cuban Foundation's AI Bootcamp Initiative The Mark Cuban Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit led by entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban. The AI Bootcamps Program at MCF seeks to inspire young people with emerging technology so that they can create more equitable futures for themselves and their communities. Over 3 consecutive Saturdays underserved 9th - 12th grade students learn what AI is and isn't, where they already interact with AI in their own lives, the ethical implications of AI systems, and much more. Learn more about the no-cost AI Bootcamp program at markcubanai.org. Media Contact: [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Alabama Business Reporter do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Boys Town honored with Father Edward J. Flanagan Human Dignity Award. More than a century after Father Edward J. Flanagan opened the doors of Boys Town to children in need, his unwavering belief that every child deserves love, opportunity and hope continues to guide its mission. This past weekend, Boys Town was honored to receive the Father Edward J. Flanagan Human Dignity Award from the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America during its 2026 National Convention in Omaha. The award recognizes organizations and individuals who exemplify a commitment to human dignity, compassion and service to others. The recognition is especially meaningful because it bears the name of its founder, whose vision transformed countless lives and continues to shape its work today. Venerable Flanagan was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a supporter of Irish independence, making this recognition a deeply personal connection to his legacy. Father Flanagan famously said, "There is no such thing as a bad boy," a belief rooted in the inherent worth and potential of every child. More than 100 years later, that philosophy remains at the heart of Boys Town's mission. In presenting the award, the Ancient Order of Hibernians highlighted Boys Town's century-long commitment to advocating for children facing abandonment, poverty and neglect. The organization recognized the lasting impact of Father Flanagan's legacy and the continued dedication to serving children and families with compassion and care. While the award was presented to Boys Town, it also belongs to the generations of staff members, supporters, alumni, volunteers and advocates who have helped carry Father Flanagan's mission forward. Their commitment allows Boys Town to continue providing hope, healing and support to young people and families across the country. As Boys Town reflect on this honor, Boys Town is reminded that the work is far from finished. Children and families continue to face challenges and need caring adults who believe in their potential. This recognition serves as both a celebration of its history and a renewed call to continue serving those in need. Boys Town is grateful to the Ancient Order of Hibernians for this meaningful recognition and for their commitment to honoring Father Flanagan's legacy. Together, Boys Town will continue working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive for generations to come.
Rod Kempkes becomes Boys Town's first lay leader. Rod Kempkes drove past Boys Town's sprawling, picturesque Omaha campus for most of his life without giving it much thought. Like most people, he knew the iconic "He ain't heavy" statue. He knew it was a historic home for troubled boys - a piece of civic identity so familiar, it sometimes goes unnoticed as you breeze down Dodge. Then he took a job there. And a few years later, he found himself running the massive operation with global reach. "I honestly didn't know a lot," Kempkes admitted. "You tend to think about Boys Town as their original flagship - their residential care. It's really surprising how much we do." Surprising is an understatement. In 2025 alone, Boys Town worked directly with 197,000 people across all 50 states. More than 106,000 of those interactions involved mental health support and suicide crisis intervention. Staff led training in 413 schools, reaching over 171,000 students. Nearly 2 million people visited Boys Town's digital platforms, including "Your Life, Your Voice," built specifically for teens in crisis. All the while, a small but formidable research division published findings on early brain development, pediatric audiology, and the neurological footprints of childhood trauma. None of that shows up on the postcard. "Boys Town has truly become a medical system that focuses on socially, economically, and medically underserved populations," said Kempkes, president and CEO since 2020. "I can take pretty much all the programs and put them into preventative, primary, acute, and restorative care." Kempkes didn't arrive through the usual doors to oversee Boys Town's broad and deep scope. He came from the business world - more accustomed to a boardroom than a campus full of kids who have survived things most adults will never experience. He joined as chief operating officer under Father Steven Boes in 2018, learned the organization from the inside out, and stepped up as CEO when Boes returned to parish life. He became the first layperson to lead Boys Town in its more than 100-year history - a designation he's quick to deflect. "I don't think it's that special that I'm here," he said. "[Boys Town founder] Father Flanagan had his trusted friend Henry Monsky working with him for decades. The next director had business people. Father Boes brought me in to work with him. It's just sort of a partnership." What Kempkes brought to that partnership was the financial acumen to manage serious money - a $1 billion endowment, an operating budget exceeding $526 million, and a $298 million capital campaign underway for new research and hospital facilities. Fundraising covers roughly a quarter of operations, a constant pressure Kempkes describes plainly: "The mission's not money. But there's no mission without it." "It's humbling," he added, "because your instinct is to understand where you're going to augment value. Then you meet the teams, you hear the work they do, and you realize you're trying to add something to people who already show up and do really hard, unbelievable things, literally all over the globe." That fact becomes concrete fast. A short walk across campus leads to the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, where Boys Town's highest-acuity children live and receive care. On any given day, 80 to 100 more are waiting for a bed. "I can't walk out of there without crying," Kempkes said. "You see little kids in there and you think, what happened to them? And then you hear their stories. And you're like...oh my goodness." Around the corner, psychiatrists, psychologists, behaviorists, and pediatricians orbit the same child with the same purpose. That convergence of resources and expertise is what took Kempkes most by surprise. "I don't care who you're talking to - researchers, surgeons, nurses, schoolteachers, in-home family workers - they all have the same purpose," he said. "They are trying to help youth and families. That's it." The impact of the city centerpiece is wide-sweeping. Boys Town has one of only four hospitals in the United States to have administered a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, a disease that, until recently, was usually a death sentence. Kempkes recently met a parent whose child received the infusion at Boys Town and watched them begin to recover. Then, there are the stories without a medical explanation - the ones that require loads of patience, perseverance, and an army of people who refuse to give up. One young man arrived at Boys Town after being abandoned by the affluent family that had adopted him from Africa. He cycled through nearly every level of care: the locked psychiatric unit, a family home program, an intervention facility, and back again. With assaults and relapses thrown in during that time, he had no home to return to or family waiting on the outside. Boys Town staff stuck with him until he graduated from high school and got a job. Years later, he still returns to visit. "That's not me," Kempkes is careful to point out. "That's the family teachers, the psychologists, the psychiatrists. I just get a glimpse of what they do. I'm grateful for the glimpse." Kempkes sees the next chapter running on two tracks: technology and research. Boys Town has already deployed AI-powered behavior modification programs in schools and predictive models that estimate ear growth in young hearing aid patients. The larger ambition is extending the mission's reach to children who would otherwise never find their way to a campus or a crisis line. The research side may prove more consequential. Boys Town's labs track neurological development from days after birth through adulthood. An integration is emerging - hearing and audiology issues clustering around the same children who present behavioral challenges. If it proves out, it could change how pediatric care identifies at-risk kids before a crisis develops. "That's how we truly innovate," Kempkes said. "Having that connection between research and real-world application - that's how we meet people where they are." Most people don't realize that Boys Town's model went international decades ago. When Father Flanagan began sharing his revolutionary "there are no bad boys" concept, people came from around the world to study it and take it home. By 1959, there were 80 Boys Towns globally. Thirty-one remain - independent organizations connected by mission, operating from South Africa to Japan to Venezuela. Boys Town Nigeria opened in 2023. Earlier this year, Kempkes convened leaders from six of those global communities to discuss familiar and shared issues of gang violence, social media, drugs, and families in crisis. "Those issues don't have borders," he said. "And thankfully, neither do the people who want to help." An avid student of Boys Town history, Kempkes keeps a photograph of Father Flanagan on his office wall. Next to it, Mother Teresa. They serve as a daily reminder of what he's been handed. "My job," he concluded, "is to steward this and not mess it up."
Brooklyn's Best Pizza & Pasta partners with Boys Town Nevada for Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Brooklyn's Best Pizza & Pasta is proud to partner with Boys Town Nevada for a community giveback event supporting children's mental health. On May 7, 20% of all proceeds from both Las Vegas locations will be donated to Boys Town Nevada in honor of Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. This one-day initiative invites the community to dine in or order out while directly supporting vital mental health services for children and families across Southern Nevada. Boys Town Nevada provides life-changing care for children facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Through services including family counseling, crisis intervention, behavioral health clinics, in-home family support, and care coordination, Boys Town helps strengthen families and gives children the tools they need to thrive. Their evidence-based programs serve thousands of local youth each year, offering hope, healing, and stability. The Boys Town National Hotline is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, free crisis helpline for kids, teens, young adults, and parents available at 1-800-448-3000. Staffed by trained counselors, it offers immediate, confidential support for issues like suicide prevention, bullying, family conflicts, and abuse. In 2025, the hotline answered more than 100,000 calls/texts nationwide. "Supporting children's mental health is more important than ever," said Eric Hamilton, Managing Partner, Brooklyn's Best Pizza & Pasta. "We're honored to partner with Boys Town Nevada and encourage our community to come together for a meaningful cause - simply by enjoying a great meal." Guests can participate by visiting either Brooklyn's Best Pizza & Pasta location on May 7: Southwest Location 5270 Fort Apache Rd #320 Las Vegas, NV 89148 (702) 786-0103 Hours: Thursday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Downtown Location 241 W Charleston Blvd #101 Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 444-4645 Hours: Thursday:10:00 AM - 12:00 AM No special code or mention is required - simply order on May 7, and a portion of your purchase will automatically support Boys Town Nevada. About Brooklyn's Best Pizza & Pasta Brooklyn's Best Pizza & Pasta brings authentic New York-style pizza and Italian favorites to Las Vegas, serving handcrafted pies, classic pastas, and hearty comfort food made with quality ingredients. With locations in Southwest Las Vegas and Downtown, Brooklyn's Best is known for its welcoming atmosphere, generous portions, and commitment to community involvement. Whether dining in, ordering takeout, or catering events, Brooklyn's Best delivers a true taste of Brooklyn with a local heart. https://brooklynsbestpizzaandpasta.com/.
Recognizing the Spirit of Youth with Boys Town Louisiana. February 11, 2026 Discover how Boys Town Louisiana is celebrating youth and community champions at the 2026 Spirit of Youth Awards. Visit here to learn more. (Image courtesy of Boys Town Louisiana) Boys Town Louisiana will host its 2026 Spirit of Youth Awards on March 20 at The Arbor Room at Popp Fountain in New Orleans City Park, celebrating the resilience of local youth and the community champions who support them. The evening will honor two honorees: Winston Rhea, an organization recognized for providing support to young people transitioning out of foster care, and Lucio A. Fragoso, president and CEO of Manning Family Children's, for its longtime dedication to improving children's health across Louisiana. The event also spotlights youth from Boys Town Louisiana's residential programs, highlighting their growth, achievements and bright futures. 0 comments 0 You may also like. February 11, 2026 February 1, 2026 January 18, 2026