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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 Clubs of Metro Atlanta In the News
Below are several articles where Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta has been featured in the news:Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Young professionals reach out to kids: Project in Social Circle...Community Collaborations Give Young Artists a Voice
Boys & 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...Boys & Girls Clubs to Serve More Teens in Douglas County
To 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...Boys & Girls Clubs to Serve more Teens in Gwinnett County
To 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...Teens Go to Virginia for Keystone Conference
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta teenagers took part in Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Southeast Regional Conference October 15-17 in Richmond, Virginia.Each Boys & Girls...Lowes Everyday Heroes to the Rescue
More than 130 Lowe’s employees worked Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22 to benefit children and teens of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.They...BGCMA's 2008 Annual Report Now Available Online
The Road Ahead: BGCMA's 2008 Annual Report is now available online. In an effort to be an efficient organization and spend dollars wisely, this year’s report is printed in limited numbers....Blast from the Past
On September 10, RA Sushi hosted its grand opening party for the new Atlanta location in Midtown. The night raised more than $4,000 with 100% of the proceeds donated to BGCMA and Club Blue. The...Putt for Promise Supports Youth Development Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA), a youth development program for disadvantaged children and teens, hosted its Putt for Promise golf tournament on Aug. 24 at the Golf Club of...Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Microsoft Honor Local Teen
While there is no question that today’s generation is incredibly savvy when it comes to technology, many question how well-prepared they are for the 21st century workplace. Yet the...Parents, Find Your Registration Forms Online
Parents, your child's membership application and forms are available online. Find all the forms you need to register your child(ren) for fall programs with any club in Boys & Girls Clubs of...PricewaterhouseCoopers and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Team Up to Inspire Next Generation of Leaders
Over 300 partners and staff from the Atlanta office of PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PwC") are volunteering more than 2,400 hours today to support local children. Working in conjunction...Do Something 101: Atlanta Teens to Collect School Supplies for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
DoSomething.org and Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) are teaming up for the 2nd annual national Do Something 101 Supply Drive. Joining them to support the cause and collect school supplies is...Alex Mullins and Naomi Gaiton of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Win Charles Schwab Foundation Scholarship
Alex Mullins, a member of the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club and Naomi Gaiton, a member of the A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club, have been awarded a $2,000 college...In July, Old Spaghetti Factory Patrons Can Help their Local Boys & Girls Club
In this economy, it is challenging for everyone to hand over that little bit of extra cash to help others, even if they see that need. OSF International, which owns and operates The Old Spaghetti...BGCMA's Jeff Quesenberry Finalist for CFO of the Year
On June 5, 2009, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta's Jeff Quesenberry was recognized at Atlanta Business Chronicle's CFO of the Year Awards event at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. There...Club Blue President Named 2009 Power 30 Under 30
Club Blue's President Justin Palmer was named one of Atlanta's Power 30 Under 30. He was recognized at The Power 30 Under 30™ Awards ceremony on May 14, 2009 at the One Ninety One...California Pizza Kitchen's New Restaurant Benefits BGCMA
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (Nasdaq:CPKI), home to the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, soups, sandwiches,...Coach for a Cause
Club Blue (www.clubblue.org), a social networking group for young professionals that benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA), is looking for men and women who are interested in...Atlanta Heroes to Walk on Promise Street at The Georgia Dome
ATLANTA (March 30, 2009) –Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) will honor three community leaders and one corporation at its largest fundraising event Hometown Heroes Tribute on...Club Blue Membership Drive
Want to win a prize for you and a friend? Help kick off National Boys & Girls Clubs Week by encouraging your friends to join Club Blue between March 22 and April 11. The member with the most...Atlanta, BE GREAT During National Boys & Girls Clubs Week
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA), a local non-profit focused on youth development for at-risk children, celebrates National Boys & Girls Club Week by addressing children’s...Club Blue forms "Women of Distinction"
On Thursday, March 26 Club Blue will kick-off the first night of its new monthly Women’s Mentoring program - Women of Distinction! We need the women of Club Blue to serve as...Sage Bucks for Blue
Through our association with Club Blue, Sage Real Estate Advisors is proud to be a Platinum Partner of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA). As part of our sponsorship, Sage...William Lampley named New President and CPO for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
ATLANTA (Jan. 15, 2009) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA), a non-profit focused on youth development for at-risk metro Atlanta children, today named William Lampley the new...DPR Construction Donated $40,000 to Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club
ATLANTA (Dec. 18, 2008) – DPR Construction held a check presentation on December 17 at the Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club, part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA)....Exploring the World through the Eyes of Local Children
ATLANTA (Oct. 6, 2008) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) hosted its 16th annual Kiwanis Kids Cultural Challenge (KKCC) on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Lawrenceville Boys &...Boys & Girls Clubs Kicks Off College Bound Program with Double the Number of Teens
ATLANTA (Sept. 24, 2008) –Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) hosted its College Bound program kick off event on Sept. 23, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Loudermilk...Boys & Girls Club Campers Celebrate National Day for Kids with Tamagotchi
(ATLANTA – SEPTEMBER 19, 2008) – To commemorate National Day For Kids, Atlanta Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta have teamed up with Bandai America to give away 17,000...Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Launches Search for New President
ATLANTA – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA), a private, nonprofit organization providing youth development services for young people from disadvantaged circumstances for over...PricewaterhouseCoopers Spruce Up 13 Boys & Girls Clubs
July 11, 2008 – Nearly 600 partners and staff from the Atlanta office of PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PwC") volunteered more than 4,500 hours today to support children in Boys...Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Announces Redesigned Website
ATLANTA (June 24, 2008) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) announces the re-design of its Web site, www.bgcma.org, and rolls out BGCMA’s new branding, ‘a place...Boys & Girls Clubs Open for Summer
ATLANTA (June 3, 2008) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) began summer programs in June within its 24 Club locations. In addition, BGCMA added extension sites in Clayton...Atlanta Kids to Cheer Up Chinese Earthquake Children
ATLANTA (May 27, 2008) – Eight teenage members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta will travel to China on May 30 bearing gifts and art supplies for kids affected by the earthquake...Boys & Girls Club Youth Score High Points!
WHAT: Several members of the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club will be presented a laptop computer for their completion of the web-based Math tutoring program AchieveSES.com. The...Boys & Girls Club Youth Score High Points!
WHAT: Several members of the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club will be presented a laptop computer for their completion of the web-based Math tutoring program AchieveSES.com. The...Making the Promise and Changing Lives
ATLANTA (May 19, 2008) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) kicks off its annual campaign to Make the Promise to over 17,000 local youth.Each day, Boys & Girls Clubs of...Atlanta Heroes to be Honored
ATLANTA (April 18, 2008) –Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) will honor three community leaders and one corporation at its largest fundraising event Hometown Heroes Tribute on...Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to Honor White House Artist Philip Moulthrop and Wife Renee at Gala Benefit
ATLANTA, March 6, 2008 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) will honor Renée and Philip Moulthrop on Thursday, March 13, at the American Craft Council’s Opening...Welcome Madison- Morgan Kids to the Boys & Girls Clubs Family
ATLANTA (March 3, 2008) –Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) welcomed Madison-Morgan County Boys & Girls Club into its family with a grand opening celebration and ribbon...Warren/Holyfield Boys & Girls Club will Bloom this Saturday
WHAT: The entrance grounds of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s Warren/Holyfield Boys & Girls Club will soon be transformed from a desolate plot of lifeless dirt to a lush...Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Names 2007-2008 Youth of the Year
ATLANTA (Nov. 9, 2007) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) named Sheila Bailey 2007-2008 Youth of the Year (YOY) during an awards ceremony and dinner held at the Hilton...A Grand New Boys & Girls Club for Cherokee County Kids
ATLANTA (Nov. 3, 2007) –Today, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) named its new Cherokee County Club the Malon D. Mimms Boys & Girls Club at its grand opening celebration...Local Kids Create a Sense of International Goodwill
ATLANTA (Oct. 11, 2007) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) hosted its 15th annual Kiwanis Kids Cultural Challenge (KKCC) on Saturday, Oct. 6.KKCC is a year long cultural...25 Years of Impacting Youth in Douglas County
ATLANTA (Oct, 9, 2007) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) held a Benefit and Gala Saturday, Oct. 6 to celebrate the Douglas County Club’s 25th Anniversary.The night...Aspiring Young Artists Celebrate Mei Lan’s First Birthday
ATLANTA (Sept. 5, 2007) – Yesterday, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) and Zoo Atlanta hosted a special Paint the Panda Art Exhibit, showcasing art by children, in celebration...USA Swimming Teams with Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to Launch
June 19, 2007 (ATLANTA) – USA Swimming has joined with the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to launch the first local manifestation of...
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See How Stability Helps Justin Find His Place
A very outgoing young man with a mind that moves a mile a minute, Justin is very inquisitive but extremely helpful. He must be kept busy to keep his curious mind moving in the right direction.
Justin, 15, moved around a lot during his childhood and pre-teen years and lived with multiple guardians. His constant change took a toll on his confidence and sense of belonging.
Since joining the Club in 2005,...
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