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Port St. Lucie honors Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Enrique Rosario
Summary
Enrique Rosario, a Port St. Lucie resident and Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year for St. Lucie County, shared his immigrant story and work with younger club members; city council recognized his award and the club's local programs.
Port St. Lucie recognized Enrique Rosario, the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County's 2025 Youth of the Year, during a June 23 council meeting. Rosario, a Port St. Lucie resident, described arriving in the United States as an eight-year-old immigrant and credited the Boys & Girls Club with helping him overcome anxiety, build leadership skills and find work experience.
Why it matters: The Boys & Girls Club told the council it serves about 2,500 youth daily at 28 locations and provides more than one million meals per year; staff highlighted workforce programs that placed 50 local youths in summer jobs this year through partnerships with schools, economic development and local businesses.
Rosario said the club helped him "feel seen" and gave him opportunities to teach Spanish and culture to younger members. "Although at 8 years old, I became one of millions, I am so much more than a number. I am a leader and an advocate for resources for immigrant youth," he said.
Council members offered congratulations and praise for the club's local work and for Rosario's leadership. Several council members urged Rosario to consider Port St. Lucie as home as his career develops.
