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Taco Bell Foundation for Teens Fundraiser

From May 23 - June 13, participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide will invite customers to give $1 to support the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens, including Boys & Girls Clubs.MORE»

Chicago Mayor Addresses BGCA's Board of Governors

At a recent dinner gathering in Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks to BGCA's board. The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs also introduces its 2013 Youth of the Year.MORE»
Chicago Mayor and YOY

Community Cupcakes

As reported by Family Circle, 10-year-old Alyssa Garvey knows it just takes one person to make a difference.MORE»
Great Futures Start Here

Black History Month: Pickens Leaves a Lasting Legacy

As one of the pioneering black women in Boys & Girls Clubs, Judith J. Pickens opened doors, minds and horizons for millions!MORE»
Judith J. Pickens

World’s #1 Golfer Rory McIlroy Showcases Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson!

February 20 – 24, Rory will be playing with a golf bag promoting the Tucson Clubs to raise support for kids and Clubs!MORE»
McIlroy

Cars, Education and Sundaes. Sweet!

Toyota Financial Services presents check to support academic success programs.MORE»

Trei Dudley on CNN.com

What are the top three issues affecting teens?  Find out when BGCA's National Youth of the Year talks to CNN.com.MORE»
Trei Dudley

Golf Pros Tee Up for Kids

This weekend members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida experienced the best of golf at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. MORE»
PGA Sports!

World Class Coat Drive

Seven-time Olympic Commentator Lewis Johnson distributed 500 coats, hats, scarves, gloves, clothing and winter wear collected over the holiday to NYC area Club members during his “World Class Coat Drive.” MORE»
Lewis Johnson with Club reporter

PBS: American Graduate Day

How can we help students stay on track? Let's get involved and make it happen!MORE»
PBS:  American Graduate Day

10,000 Teens Speak

Some 10,000 young people answered our survey questions to challenge other teens, parents, community leaders, educators, corporations and government officials to identify and implement solutions. MORE»
Teens Speak Up

Blog Talk: Enabling America’s Future STEM Leaders

Six of the nation’s largest youth development organizations exchanged ideas about STEM efforts and programs. BGCA's Kimberly Boyd fills us in.MORE»
BGCA's Blog

Jim's Blog: Cyber Safe

Read Jim Clark's thoughts on national Internet Safety Month and BGCA's Cyber Safe Futures Campaign in his new blog.

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Jim Clark

Teens: myclubmylife.com Presents . . .

Visit myclubmylife.com, a website for teens only. It highlights interviews with celebrities, reviews the latest music, features contests and has tons of resources -- think college prep, financial know-how and more. Check it out!MORE»
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