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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta http://www.bgcma.org
Email: news@bgcma.org
Phone: 404-527-7100
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Corporate Office
100 Edgewood Avenue
Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30303Map thisOur Promise: %newline%To provide a quality developmental program which empowers Metro Atlanta youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to become productive adults. %newline% %newline% %newline%For more than 70 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) has been in the forefront of youth development,...
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Name: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro AtlantaEmail: news@bgcma.org
Phone: 404-527-7100
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Make a Promise Today!Each day, our doors open to children who are looking for hope, opportunity, and most importantly, Promise.
We promise to mold and shape these young people into becoming whatever it is that they dream they can become.
Each year, over 17,000 children in Metro Atlanta call the Boys & Girls Clubs their positive place, giving them the tools that they need to perform well at school, as well as, offer those essential health and physical education programs to keep them performing well in life.
In a world that is complex, and sometimes dangerous, it is comforting to know that generations of American kids have found a better life and a brighter future thanks to an empowering, inspiring resource right in their neighborhood.
Promises shared, Promises kept. We have a promise to make to our children, and we hope that you as citizens will help.
Please consider a gift and Make the Promise to our kids.
Core Program AreasClubs are open each day after school from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – research has shown that during this time of day, children are most vulnerable to gangs, violence and other risky behaviors. We promise our kids that when they get out of school, our doors will be open to them, our staff will be there to guide them and our clubs will be filled with activity and programs dedicated to helping them positively develop.
A trained, caring staff implements proven youth development strategies and creates a stable, supportive and promising environment for children and teens ages six to 18. The Core Programs developed and implemented in our Clubs are based on the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs and interests of the youth served.
Three Core Program Areas:
Academic Success
Healthy Living
Good Character & Citizenship
Youth of the YearThursday, November 04, 2010Youth of the Year, a year-round development program, honors Boys & Girls Club members as outstanding citizens and leaders. A panel of staff, community leaders and board members evaluate applicants for leadership qualities and activities through family, community, school and Club involvement. Additional criteria include demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles, essay writing, poise and public speaking.
The Youth of the Year program culminates with an annual awards dinner in November where the metro Atlanta Youth of the Year winner is announced and is awarded a $5,000 scholarship. He or she then has the opportunity to compete with other Club members on the state, regional and national level.
The 2010 Youth of the Year Awards Dinner will be hosted at the Marriott Marquis on November 4, 2010.
We are looking for sponsorship opportunities, and individual ticket purchases can be made. Please find out more about how you can support this great program!
For information on sponsorships, contact Catherine Bass at cbass@bgcma.org
Club Blue - BGCMA's Young Professionals GroupMonday, June 29, 2009 - Saturday, January 01, 2011Club Blue implements fun social and service activities that connect local, young professionals while positively changing the lives of children and teens in Metro Atlanta.
What Is Club Blue?
Club Blue is a young professional's social networking group which raises funds and creates local awareness for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA). We party with a purpose, we give back through BGCMA service activities and we network with one another in an effort to make a difference in the lives of children.
Did you know? Club Blue has a leadership team and committees that plan the activities and events for the organization. The best way to meet new people and make a difference is to become a member and join a committee!
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Volunteer Opportunities within the ClubsMonday, June 29, 2009 - Saturday, January 01, 2011Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta welcomes those in the community who want to support our efforts through volunteering. While we are not a volunteer-based organization, we do have several opportunities for you to volunteer.
In-Kind DonationsWe always accept and appreciate used items for our Club members at our Club facilities. Below is a list of suggested items usually in need at our Clubs. Please know that your gently used items or like-new items will be appreciated.
Game Room:
Air Hockey Tables
Ping Pong Tables
Pool Tables
Soccer Tables
Table top games (i.e. Monopoly, Uno, etc.)
Gymnasium:
Athletic Shoes
Basketballs
Basketballs Uniforms
Sporting Goods Equipment for baseball, football, judo, swimming, tennis, track & field, etc.
Swimwear
Learning Center:
Book bags
Computers (Minimum: Pentium 2, 128MB RAM and 10GB Hard drive)
Copiers
Hand calculators
Notebook paper (new & unused)
Office Furniture
Office Supplies (i.e. unused paper, pens, pencils, etc.)
Pencils
Printers
Sweat Shirts
T-shirts
Teen Center:
Stereos
Televisions
Video games (i.e. Xbox, GameCube, Sony Playstation & Game Boy)
Walk-mans
You can set up Web Page to Benefit Boys & Girls ClubsBe the one by making a difference and deepening your impact to BGCMA. Create and promote your own personal fundraising page to friends, family and colleagues.
Through a few easy steps you can build your own page and become an advocate and champion for kids. Celebrate a special occasion or honor someone in your life while making a difference. Be GREAT so our kids can be something.
National Boys & Girls Clubs Week!March 21, 2010 – March 27, 2010 is National Boys & Girls Clubs Week!
Help us celebrate! It is the perfect time to discover your local Boys & Girls Club and its role in the community. There are many opportunities to learn how you can make a difference in the life of a child.
BGCMA kids and Clubs will be celebrating this week with activities and community outreach and involvement. Check back soon on activities and ways you can get involved!
We invite you to join and support us during National Boys & Girls Club Week. Visit your local Club and learn how we are helping young people BE GREAT!
Visit www.begreatatlanta.org to find out more!
National Day for KidsUnlike many other countries, America does not have an official day to celebrate its children. Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta along with the support of other leading youth-serving organizations, is working to change that by establishing a Saturday in September each year as Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids.
Created as a day to foster relationships between adults and children, the mission of BGC Day for Kids is to establish a day to celebrate and honor American children through the gift of meaningful time. Research shows that when adults spend meaningful time with kids it helps them develop a positive self-image and a sense of belonging, usefulness and purpose. Now, more than ever, BGC Day for Kids provides adults and kids an opportunity to take a break from their busy lives and celebrate the wonder of life and the fulfillment of spending time together.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America hopes to make BGC Day for Kids a permanent part of our national culture. Soon we hope the month of September not only recalls the full swing of the fall and back-to-school season, but also BGC Day for Kids, the day we devote our hearts and our minds to our children as a nation.
Boys & Girls Clubs Names this Year’s “Face of Promise”Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) named Aleshay Teasley 2010 Youth of the Year (YOY) during an awards ceremony held at Georgia Pacific on Jan. 24.
Teasley attends the NFL/YET Boys & Girls Club in Fulton County, where she has been a member for more than six years. She is now a senior at The New Schools of George Washington Carver (School of the Arts) and has been accepted to Clarke Atlanta University, where she plans to study finance to become an accountant.
Community Collaborations Give Young Artists a VoiceBoys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta teaches education of the arts and cultural enrichment through its 26 Clubs. Through a variety of programs and the Youth Art Connection (YAC), Club members are given the opportunity to display their knowledge and creative talents. Below highlights a few recent community collaborations where BGCMA kids combine creativity, spirit, education and inspiration to show their artistic talents.
Boys & Girls Clubs to Serve More Teens in Douglas CountyTo meet the growing needs of teens in Douglas County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) announced expansion of its Douglas County Boys & Girls Club. On Dec. 10 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., communiyt and organization dignitaries and guests participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Douglas County Boys & Girls Club Teen Center.
Boys & Girls Clubs to Serve more Teens in Gwinnett CountyTo meet the growing needs of teens in Gwinnett County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) announced expansion of its A. Worley Brown Club. On Dec. 3, 2009, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., community and organization dignitaries and guests participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new A. Worley Brown Boys & Girls Club Teen Center. Read article in Gwinnett Daily Post!
Career OpportunitiesBoys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is always looking for caring, qualified people to serve as role models for its members and to support operations. If you are passionate about serving young people there may be a position for you. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
