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Golden: Del Conte, Jamaal Charles are Living Testaments to Boys & Girls Club Upbringings
With a room of 300 hanging on his every word, Chris Del Conte choked up two minutes into his talk Friday.The Texas athletic director wasn’t discussing the football budget for one of the most successful athletic departments in the country or fielding questions about...
BGCAA Celebrates Launch of HP Gaming Lounge & Esports Program
AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 15, 2022) – On Monday, March 13, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of its new HP Gaming Lounge and esports program. Located at BGCAA’s Home Club on the Sheth Family Campus,...
Celebrating 9 Years of Giving with Ross Stores, Inc
Ross Stores, Inc. Kick-Off a National In-Store Fundraiser AUSTIN, TEXAS (Feb. 20, 2023) – Every year, nearly four million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs. To show their continued support in preparing today’s youth for a brighter tomorrow, Ross...
Golf for Great Futures!
Huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Top Golf for the 11th Annual Club Classic! It was a pleasure to see so many of our generous supporters, community leaders, donors, and youth advocates. The night was one of fun, family, and philanthropy! Special thank you to...
BGCAA Back-to-School Bash Sets Students Up for Success
It’s not every day that Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area’s Sheth Family Campus has a line wrapped around the building. On an average day, our main campus welcomes hundreds of kids and teens ready to learn and explore. On Friday, August 12th BGCAA hosted the...
KXAN Founder’s Day Project Gives Club Kids a Peek Into TV Magic
AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN is marking Nexstar Media Group’s Founder’s Day on Friday by giving back to the community we serve. This year, KXAN is supporting the NYOS Boys & Girls Clubs and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. Volunteers are working at a day...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin Using VR Technology to Enhance Safe Driving for Teens
The number of people hurt or killed in car crashes in Austin continues to climb after recent car crashes. A new local program is aiming to teach teenagers safe driving techniques to avoid any future deadly crashes through virtual reality technology. Getting behind the...
Introducing Gordon Butler, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area
Following an extensive search over the last several months, I am excited to announce Gordon Butler as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Austin, effective May 16, 2022. Gordon brings to BGCAA nearly 20 years of experience in...
Austin Nonprofits Get New Refrigerated Box Truck to Help Feed Families
No Kid Hungry Texas and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area unveiled a new refrigerated box truck that's set to help provide nutritious meals to hundreds of families in need. The truck was made possible thanks to a $15,000 grant from No Kid Hungry which helps...
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Uses Innovative Technology to Keep Their Doors Open During COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has not diminished the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area’s efforts to support kids, families, and communities – from meal assistance and opening doors to the children of essential workers to mentorship programs and mental health...
Food is Love
What started off as a fun and festive costume party with friends, has now turned into an annual fundraising initiative raising thousands of dollars, countless gifts, and priceless moments for non-profit organizations around the Austin area. Chanda Mau, a food blogger...
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Announces Retirement of CEO Misti S. Potter
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area announced today the retirement of CEO Misti S. Potter after nearly 25 years with the organization, seven of which were spent in leadership at BGC Austin. Potter joined BGCAA as executive vice president in 2015 and was...