Spotlight on Maytag’s Commitment to Supporting BGCA Youth
In order to help more than 3.6 million youth each year achieve their dreams, Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) relies on the generosity of its partners and donors. In late May, one of these partners, Maytag, matched any donation made to the nonprofit up to...
Google to Train 1 Million American Workers in AI
The continuing rise of AI has left many workers trying to keep up. In a 2023 survey by the med-tech firm Multiverse, 83 percent of employers said that AI knowledge is their most in-demand skill—however, a World Economic Forum report from the same year showed that only...
Allegiant Travel Company Renews Its Strong Support of BGCA
For more than 150 years, Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) has worked to help young people reach their full potential. In order to provide programs and services to the 3.6 million youth whose lives it touches every year, the nonprofit relies on the generosity of...
What Is the Wounded Warrior Project’s Warriors to Work Program?
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is celebrating its 20th anniversary of helping injured veterans transition back to civilian life. Among the many ways the nonprofit supports veterans and their families is through Warriors to Work, a WWP program that the nonprofit...
Goodwill Launches Exciting Initiative to Train Americans for Green Jobs
As the United State transitions to a clean-energy future, the number of “green” jobs is on the rise. According to a 2023 report from LinkedIn, however, there’s a shortage of qualified people to fill these jobs, with only one in eight workers having the requisite...
McAllen, Texas, Teen Wins Youth of the Year Honor from BGCA
Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) serves 3.6 million young people each year through its network of more than 5,000 clubs. The organization believes that all of the kids and teens who set foot inside its clubs have the tools to achieve their dreams, and many prove...
NBA Coaches Who Have Been Inducted into the BGCA Alumni Hall of Fame
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) has been setting young people on a path to success since 1860. To honor the BGCA alumni who have risen to the top of their chosen fields as adults, the organization maintains an Alumni Hall of Fame. BGCA Alumni Hall of...
How Boys & Girls Clubs of America Prepares Its Members for Successful Careers
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) has spent more than 160 years creating brighter futures for its members. As part of its mission, it offers programs designed to prepare youth for entering the workforce. The 2003 Youth Right Now survey suggests BGCA is...
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month Illuminates the Plight of Veterans
Observed each September, Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month is an opportunity to reach out to people who may be struggling. The issue of suicide is especially prevalent among veterans, who the American Psychological Association (APA) says are 1.5 more times likely...
The Importance of An After-School Program in a Child’s Development
For millions of young people, returning to school each year is a time to reconnect with peers and get back to academic development. Unfortunately, despite their earnestness to succeed, many children begin the school year short of the resources they need. ...