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08.30.10
Ensure Your Kids Are Eating Nutritious Meals – Cook Together According to BGCA Survey
A national survey conducted by the Walmart Foundation and BGCA found that cooking meals together is the top way moms and dads get kids to eat a healthy meal.

08.23.10
BGCA and Staples Foundation for Learning Reaffirm Commitment to America's Future Leaders
Staples Foundation for Learning renews partnership with $3 million over three years to expand Torch Club program.

08.17.10
Blues Traveler Rocks Across America in Support of Boys & Girls Clubs
Band hopes to inspire youth, provide awareness and fundraising support.

08.12.10
College Dreams Come True for Three Outstanding Boys & Girls Club Teens
Three Club Youth of the Year winners receive four year, full-tuition scholarships from Marquette University.

08.02.10
Great Futures: Tech Savvy Teens Travel to Atlanta to Explore Future Careers
BGCA’s National Digital Arts Festival Winners enjoy a week of learning how to integrate technology and art skills into real life experiences and careers.

05.17.10
AMD and Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Offer Game Technology Program to Hundreds of Youth Club Members
Innovative Club Tech: Game Tech program teaches how to create computer games, while encouraging the development of valuable STEM skills.

05.12.10
Microsoft and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Bring 21st Century Technology Skills to America’s Youth
Club Tech Center of Excellence opens in the Harlem borough of New York.

04.26.10
Tamara Johnson selected as the 2010 National Ambassador for the Financial Literacy Program, Money Matters: Make It Count
Ambassador will promote the value of financial education to teens nationwide; program sponsored by Charles Schwab Foundation.

03.24.10
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Staples Foundation for Learning Announce Finalists of National Service Project
The public is invited to vote on these outstanding youth projects which encourage positive change in the environment.

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.