Where are They Now … and How Bright Futures for Youth Helped Along the Way

Chelsy Warmerdam: A connection as a girl that led to a career

Friendship Club Program Director Chelsy Warmerdam shares how she joined the girls’ program when she was a sixth grader – and how it has helped shape her life. The Friendship Club, which started three decades ago, is an after-school program for girls, offering the chance to connect with others and develop new skills and interests. For Chelsy, The Friendship Club has opened new opportunities – and a career.