Read BGCA's latest press releases and find out more about The Positive Place For Kids!

11.30.09
Toy Industry Foundation Partners with BGCA to Support Nation’s Military Families
This groundbreaking partnership launches with a holiday toy distribution for young heroes.

11.18.09
Smith Family of Nashville Wins Second Annual National Family PLUS Cook-Off
Boys & Girls Club families compete in national cooking competition sponsored by Kimberly-Clark.

11.05.09
UPS and BGCA Unveil New Paint Scheme for David Ragan's No. 6 Ford Fusion 
The new design reflects UPS safe driving program available to local Boys & Girls Club teens.

10.28.09
Charles Schwab Foundation Rolls Out Innovation Awards for Creative Delivery of Financial Education at Select Boys & Girls Clubs
Imaginative tactics engage teens in the Money Matters: Make It Count^SM program.

09.24.09
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partners with Sprint to Encourage Internet Safety
4NetSafety^SM program provides tips everyone -- kids and parents -- can use.

09.16.09
Meet Carolina Correa, BGCA's 2009-2010 National Youth of the Year
A seven-year member of Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, R.I.,  Carolina Correa is the first Hispanic female and 63rd youth to receive the title of National Youth of the Year.

09.16.09
Teen Girls Less Active, But Triple Play Program Bucks Trend
While research shows many American children become more sedentary in adolescence, BGCA's Triple Play program helps to reverse the trend.

09.11.09
BGCA Announces New 2009-10 Regional Youth of the Year Winners
Five outstanding teens heading to Washington, D.C., for national competition in September.

08.28.09
Ashanti and Mario Lopez Host “Million Meal Summer” Event at Variety Boys & Girls Club
BE GREAT celebrities promote healthy eating to hundreds of Club youth.

08.20.09
Phillies Short-Stop and Club Alumnus Joins BE GREAT Campaign
Jimmy Rollins, Philadelphia Phillies baseball star, unveiled his BE A CHAMPION billboard.

08.10.09
Grammy Award Winner Ashanti Joins BGCA's Youth Advocacy Campaign
The singer unveils a new “BE AMAZING” billboard in Times Square; encourages youth to “BE GREAT.”

07.29.09
BGCA Announces National Partnership with Marquette University
Marquette to offer three new full-tuition scholarships to BGCA's Youth of the Year winners.

07.24.09
BGCA and Microsoft Honor National Club Tech Digital Arts Festivals Winners
Summer trip to Atlanta helps to prepare 25 Club members for life after high school with a behind the scenes look at art and technology-related jobs.

07.21.09
BGCA’S Youth Advocacy Campaign Unveils New "BE BRAVE" Billboard in Little Rock
Featuring Gen. Wesley Clark, the billboard encourages youth to “BE GREAT.”

06.24.09
Walmart Foundation Expands Hunger Relief Efforts
Grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of America provides healthy meals for more than 93,000 children this summer.

06.23.09
AT&T Kicks Off Summer Apprentice Program with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Club teens prepare to gain hands-on experience at local AT&T retail stores.

06.18.09
Ross Stores Helps BGCA Promote Academic Success in Young People
The off-price retailer is sponsoring Power Hour, an interactive after-school homework assistance program for members, ages six to 18. 

06.12.09
BGCA Partners with Morgan Stanley to Launch “Million Meal Summer” Program
With 15 million kids expected to go hungry this summer, BGCA partners with Morgan Stanley to feed members at 200 Boys & Girls Clubs.

06.04.09
American Express and Ray Chambers Honored
BGCA salutes two of its most generous and passionate donors; these honorees know that in tough economic times America’s youth need help.

06.03.09
CECP Recognizes Money Matters^SM, BGCA's Financial Literacy Program
The Charles Schwab Foundation renews its commitment to BGCA and its Money Matters Program.

05.20.09
Mario Lopez Joins Denzel Washington and Other Prominent Alumni in BGCA's Youth Advocacy Campaign
EXTRA host unveils new “BE A STAR” billboard on sunset; encourages youth to “BE GREAT.” Also debuts the campaign in Spanish.

05.14.09
Usher, Ashanti, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin Among 2009 BGCA Alumni Hall of Fame
Five former members are living proof Clubs help youth BE GREAT!

05.07.09
UPS Gives a Green Light to Road Code, a Teen Safe Driving Program
A century of safe driving expertise is delivered through Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

04.29.09
Usher Joins Denzel Washington and Other Prominent Alumni in BGCA's Advocacy Campaign
The five-time Grammy award winner unveils new “BE ICONIC” billboard, encouraging youth to BE GREAT.

04.17.09
EPA Launches New Campaign to Educate Kids on Fighting Climate Change
BGCA partners with the EPA to promote energy efficiency through an educational program for kids and families.

04.07.09
ABC Family's “ Lincoln Heights” Joins Forces with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs to be woven into the "Lincoln Heights" storyline for 10 episodes.

04.02.09
Teens, Education Experts and Political Leaders Discuss Dropout Crisis at National Teen Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta
New survey reveals the number one obstacle teens face in graduating from high school.

04.02.09
Disney Store Teams Up With BGCA to Create Earth Day Murals
Boys & Girls Club members' original artwork will be showcased in Disney Store windows throughout the country.

03.27.09
Darden Restaurants Empowers Boys & Girls Club Teens to Pursue Postsecondary Education
“Recipe for Success” workshop to launch in Atlanta with Georgia Youth of the Year state finalists.

03.26.09
BE GREAT. BE GREEN Survey Reveals Environmental Issues Concerning Today's Youth 
BGCA and Staples Foundation for Learning honor young people working to become environmental citizens.

03.24.09
National Boys & Girls Club Week Celebrates Proven Programs for America's Youth
Tennis icon Anna Kournikova and Cartoon Network help Boys & Girls Club kids “GET ANIMATED” with fitness activities.

03.11.09
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and VSP Celebrate Decade Long Partnership
VSP's vision program, Sight for Students, helps 500,000th child.

02.25.09
2009 Teen Ambassador Tory Myles Selected to Represent Financial Education Program
Club member will promote BGCA's and Schwab's financial literacy program to teens nationwide.

01.27.09
BGCA and Charles Schwab Foundation Report Shows Increased Knowledge Leads to Positive Change
Financial education works. What teens know, they show. 

01.08.09
NBC Selects BGCA as One Charity for 2009 The Celebrity Apprentice Season
New all-star cast of celebrities includes LPGA star Natalie Gulbis, who chooses BGCA as her charity of choice.

12.29.08
BGCA Appoints Two New Executive Vice Presidents
Nonprofit veterans Cynthia Court and Kirk Dominick head Resource Development/Marketing, Services to Clubs.

11.25.08
Archers Win Family PLUS Cook-Off
Garden Grove, Calif., family out-cooks four other families to win national Boys & Girls Club competition.

11.17.08
The Reader's Digest Foundation Donates $100,000 to BGCA
The grant from the Foundation will be used specifically for BGCA's drug and gang prevention programs.

11.08.08
New York Life Foundation Grants $600,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America
The three-year grant supports a national child safety pilot initiative.

10.28.08
Major League Baseball Recognizes Houston Boys & Girls Club Youth at this Year's World Series
Club member Robert Ramos is recognized as National MLB S.T.A.R. Award Winner.

10.23.08
Party City and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partner to Make Halloween Safe and Fun
Support BGCA through Party City's $1 campaign and review these safety tips.

10.20.08
NBA Coaches Association, Team GMs, NBA Athletic Trainers Association, NBA and BGCA Announce “Coaches for Kids” Initiative
More than 30,000 Boys & Girls Clubs members to attend NBA games in 2008-09 season.

10.14.08
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Launches Triple Play Parents Game Plan in Spanish
Translated resource made available to reach even more families.

10.14.08
Los Boys & Girls Clubs of America Presentan el Triple Play Parents Game Plan en Español
Este recurso ha sido traducido al español y está a disposición de un mayor número de familias.

10.10.08
California Club Wins National Gang Prevention Award
Boys & Girls Club of Ukiah, Calif., is awarded $1,000 for their efforts in gang prevention.

09.17.08
Denzel Washington Launches BGCA's BE GREAT Campaign 
BGCA national spokesperson Denzel Washington unveils the new BE GREAT branding and advocacy campaign, while urging Americans to support young people through volunteer efforts or donations to Boys & Girls Clubs. Pro bono advertising partner McCann International also launches www.BeGreatAmerica.org to support our cause.

09.17.08
Shonnetta Henry Chosen as BGCA's 2008-09 National Youth of the Year
This outstanding Denver teen will represent Boys & Girls Clubs around the world.

08.25.08
Financial Education Program Sponsored by Charles Schwab Foundation Surpasses Expectations
Nearly 120,000 Club teens at almost 1,100 Boys & Girls Clubs across the U.S. have completed the Money Matters: Make It Count^SM financial literacy program in the four years since the program’s launch.

08.14.08
Unity Program Reunites Local Boys & Girls Club Teens
Through the Youth for Unity program, The Allstate Foundation has joined forces with BGCA to combat bias.

08.05.08
RazorGator Takes Boys & Girls Club Members to the Stand for Early Gridiron Action
RazorGator donates pre-season NFL tickets to Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide.

07.24.08
Club Tech Digital Arts Festival Winners Visit the Twin Cities
Sixteen teens enjoy job shadowing experience with Best Buy and Microsoft.

06.17.08
Jeter, Berra Make a Special Delivery of DHL All-Star FanFest Tickets to Boys & Girls Clubs Kids
DHL donates more than 2,000 FanFest tickets to New York area Club members.

06.16.08
AT&T Teams with BGCA to Create Successful Career Path for Youth
Job training is made easy, exciting and fun through a hands-on experience for young people.

06.04.08
Microsoft's Ballmer Receives the Champion of Youth Award
Boys & Girls Clubs of America salutes Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer with the Champion of Youth Award at its 2008 gala held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.

06.04.08
Calling All Campers:  Tupperware and Brooke Shields Kick Off Camp Confidence
Tupperware Brands Corporation launches a virtual camp for women to boost their self-confidence and that of their friends.

05.28.08
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius Joins Wal-Mart to Support BGCA’s Power Hour Program
Wal-Mart Foundation announced a $700,000 donation to the University of Kansas which will be used to enhance BGCA's homework tutorial program Power Hour.

05.21.08
BGCA and PTA Chosen as Official Charities for Family-Friendly Digital Video Service
New online video stores powered by HP allow families to access and purchase age-appropriate digital content in a safe and secure online environment. The program was created and is managed by Harmony Digital Media Consortium with the support of the Motion Picture Association of America.

04.28.08
President’s Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
New toolkit created to address income gap in youth service.

04.17.08
BGCA Partnering with MetLife Foundation to Serve More Teens
Thirty-three Clubs nationwide selected for funding.

04.03.08
BGCA and Kimberly-Clark Corp. Publish Cookbook to Help Families Spend Quality Time Together
The cookbook, Just Add Family, adds fun to family dinners.

02.22.08
BGCA Joins Kimberly-Clark Corporation to Launch Online Resources to Strengthen American Families
New Web site provides parenting tips for both traditional and non-traditional families.