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Keep up with what is happening at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Eight New Clubs in Manor ISD
On Monday, January 6th, 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) and Manor ISD celebrated the official opening and expansion of Boys & Girls Clubs at all eight Manor ISD elementary schools. This partnership represents a significant step forward in...
Welcoming Sabrina Gilman to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Board of Directors
We are thrilled to announce Sabrina Gilman as the newest member of our Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) Board of Directors! Sabrina joins us from Emerson, where she is a Vice President and General Counsel + Global Legal Business Leader. Sabrina brings...
Holiday Cheer Delivered: American Campus Communities Donates Nearly 2,800 Gifts to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Youth
AUSTIN, TEXAS — From baby dolls and Squishmallows to trendy Stanley Cups, thousands of Austin-area youth are finding just what they wished for under the Christmas tree this holiday season, thanks to the generous "elves" at American Campus Communities (ACC). As Boys...
American Constructors presents $110,000 check to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area
AUSTIN, TEXAS – December 11, 2024 – American Constructors proudly presented a $110,000 check to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) during a special ceremony at the Home Club on the Sheth Family Campus. The funds, raised through their 12th Annual Clay...
Longhorn GREATDAY: Building Connections, Inspiring Futures at Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin
During the last week of October, the University of Texas at Austin student-athletes visited Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Home Club for the 2nd annual Longhorn GREATDAY. This special event created an inspiring and vibrant experience for nearly 100 Club...
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Youth Receive VIP Experience at Formula 1 US Grand Prix
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Over 20 youth of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) were treated to an unforgettable VIP experience to kick off the Formula 1 weekend at Circuit of the Americas (COTA). On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Lenovo, in collaboration with F1,...
Announcing Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Clarissa Davila
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) is excited to announce that Clarissa Davila has joined the team as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. With over 15 years of experience in education and communications, Clarissa brings a wealth of...
Announcing Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Club Services Officer Jesslyna Olivares
We are thrilled to announce that Jesslyna, a dynamic leader with 20 years of combined service in youth development and community programming, has joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) team. Her remarkable journey in youth advocacy began at the...
BGCAA Celebrates Advancement of CARES Resolution in Travis County
BGCAA proudly joined our partners from the Affordable Childcare NOW Coalition at the Travis County Commissioner's Court hearing on Aug. 13th when the court unanimously voted to advance the CARES Resolution to a ballot initiative this November! This means that Travis...
Meet BGCAA’s Newest Board Members!
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area is thrilled to welcome four amazing new members to our Board of Directors, two of whom are returning to the Board after already serving our organization in the past. We invite you to learn more about each of them! Brian...
BGCAA Mourns Loss of Volunteer Allison Baker
Last week, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) and the entire Central Texas community suffered a great loss when Allison Baker – who spent many years serving thousands of BGCAA kids – died unexpectedly Thursday morning, August 8, after being struck by a...
BGCAA Hosts Back to School Bash with the Austin Spurs!
On Saturday, August 3rd, BGCAA came together with our friends at the Austin Spurs to host a Back to School Bash aimed at equipping all of our young people with the resources they need for a successful school year! We handed out 700+ backpacks and school supplies,...