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PGA1/26/2012
Orlando, Fla.
PGA Foundation, USGA Team to Bring BGCA Partnership to 46 New Markets Nationwide
The PGA Foundation and the United States Golf Association today welcomed Boys & Girls Clubs of America as their Official Youth Development Partner to introduce youth nationwide to the game of golf.MORE»
Great Futures Start Here1/2/2012
Hartford, Conn.
Great Futures Start Here: Jim Clark, New President/CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America Spends Day One at Birthplace of First Club – Hartford, Conn.
Jim Clark, BGCA's new President & CEO, began his tenure Monday surrounded by the energy of hundreds of children, parents, and community leaders at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford. MORE»
Great Futures Start Here12/7/2011
Atlanta
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Names Three Leaders to Its Board of Governors
Gregory Cappelli, co-CEO, Apollo Group, Inc.; actress Goldie Hawn, founder of The Hawn Foundation; and Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, president, Charles Schwab Foundation, join its prestigious board.MORE»
Tech Girls Rock12/6/2011
New York
BGCA and CA Technologies Launch Tech Girls Rock
BGCA and CA Technologies help girls discover and cultivate an interest in information technology, and ultimately tech-related educational opportunities and careers, through Tech Girls Rock.   MORE»
Family Plus11/9/2011
Atlanta
Do You Know America's Most Inspirational Mom?
Club alumna Lucille O’Neal is teaming up with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help strengthen families and offer full-tuition scholarships to three inspirational moms.MORE»
University of Phoenix11/2/2011
Atlanta
BGCA Partners with University of Phoenix to Impact Graduation Success Among Nation's Youth
Clubs will receive grants for BE GREAT: Graduate to help young people most vulnerable for dropping out of school develop the academic, behavioral and social skills needed to be successful.MORE»
TriplePlay10/7/2011
Atlanta
It’s Official: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Breaks Guinness World Record for Jumping Jacks
They jumped…and jumped...and jumped – nonstop for two consecutive minutes. They jumped their way to officially breaking the Guinness World Record for Star Jumps (Jumping Jacks). MORE»
9/21/2011
Atlanta
Denzel Washington, Ron Howard, Ashanti and LeBron James Launch Great Futures Start Here Campaign for BGCA
Celebrity Club alumni from entertainment, business, military and sports join forces, asking America to open 4 million doors for 4 million youth.MORE»
Youth of the Year9/21/2011
Washington, D.C.
Great Futures Start Here: Exceptional Pennsylvania Teen Receives Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Top National Honor and Scholarship
Meet Nicholas Foley, a Club member of the Sarah Heinz House Boys & Girls Club in Pittsburgh, BGCA's 2011-12 National Youth of the Year. MORE»
Prevent Cyberbullying9/19/2011
Kansas City, Mo.
BGCA Announces Winner of National Media Safety Poster Contest
Alexis Cabero, 17, from the Children and Youth Programs, Camp Pendleton Boys & Girls Club received first place for her winning poster on cyberbullying.MORE»
Go To Bat7/11/2011
Atlanta
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Batting Lead Off in State Farm Go To Bat Charitable Giving Program
Go to bat for kids! Help BGCA score an $18,000 weekly donation and earn a shot at tickets to the 2011 Fall Classic.MORE»
6/29/2011
New York/ Los Angeles
The Herbalife World Football Challenge 2011 Announces Charity Partners and VIP Auction
Major League Soccer and CAA Sports, the organizers of this summer’s Herbalife World Football Challenge 2011, named Boys & Girls Clubs of America as its domestic charity partner.MORE»
Michael Phelps Foundation6/23/2011
Portland, ME
Michael Phelps Foundation "im" Program Expands Through Boys & Girls Clubs Nationwide
The signature program offers water safety, recreational aquatic activities, health and wellness education. The national pilot program reached more than 650 Club members with the majority receiving swimming instruction for the first time.MORE»
AMD6/21/2011
Atlanta

Boys & Girls Clubs of America, AMD Grow Partnership to Expand Youth Game Design Program

AMD Foundation awards $355,162 grant, bringing innovative video game development program and technology to four more Boys & Girls Clubs!MORE»
6/16/2011
Atlanta

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Names New President and CEO

BGCA has named James Clark to serve as the national youth organization's president and CEO, effective January 2, 2012. He will succeed Roxanne Spillett, who has announced her retirement after 32 years with the organization.MORE»
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