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BGCC members receive $14,500 in seed funding through entrepreneurship program awards!

On a recent Saturday morning at the University of Chicago’s renowned Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, five teams of aspiring entrepreneurs from Boys & Girls Clubs of ... CONTINUE READING

And Our 2025 Youth of the Year is… Michael From True Value Club!

For Michael G., it was the moment his mom dropped him off at the True Value Boys & Girls Club at 6 years old that unlocked, as Michael ... CONTINUE READING

Chicago Sports Teams Bring Holiday Joy to BGCC Members; Gifts, Experiences, and Memories to Last a Lifetime

Chicago Sports Teams Bring Holiday Joy to BGCC Members; Gifts, Experiences, and Memories to Last a Lifetime“This is the happiest day ever!” a Club member exclaimed, hugging her ... CONTINUE READING

BGCC Member Graduates as Top Cadet of Firefighter Academy Turning Personal Tragedy into Purpose

BGCC Members Take Their Voice to Capitol Hill Youth advocacy is a cornerstone of Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC), and recently, four of our Club members ... CONTINUE READING

BGCC Member Discovers Cancer-Fighting Potential Through Science Program, Featured in Medical Journal

BGCC Members Take Their Voice to Capitol Hill Youth advocacy is a cornerstone of Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC), and recently, four of our Club members ... CONTINUE READING

After Receiving Investor Money, Club Member’s Business Grows and Strengthens Community Bonds

BGCC Members Take Their Voice to Capitol Hill For Kanoa and Evan, members of the Bartlett J. McCartin Boys & Girls Club, a $3,000 seed investment marked the ... CONTINUE READING

BGCC Youth Take Their Voice to Capitol Hill

Journey to the West Year 4: Youth Enjoy the Wonders of Nature in Wyoming, Idaho

Flying High at 30,000 Feet – Club Members Experience Trip of a Lifetime at Air Camp

Former Club Kid Becomes Dedicated Monthly Giver to BGCC

Jumping Into Summer Camp!

BGCC Club Member Wins Second Place Prize at National Arts Contest; Finalist at Local Poetry Showcase

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant Group Hosts Cooking Session at Recent Teen Night

BGCC Club members are Empowered at Recent SMART Girls Summit

Carol A. Walter Junior Youth of the Year Finalists

Entrepreneurship Program StartUp LaunchPad Awards Seed Funding to Club Members

Club Alumni Featured in BGCC Video: ‘Such an amazing experience’

It Takes a Village: Thanks to You BGCC’s 2024 Youth of the Year was a Success!

And Our 2024 Youth of the Year is… Ebonnye From Alcott Club!

Happy Holidays! Kids’ Corner Episode 2

BGCC’s Post-Secondary Fair Highlights the Multitude of Options for High School Club Members

Former Youth of the Year Finalists Join Panel to Share Their Program Experience

Digital Art Design Program Encourages BGCC Teens to be Creative, Make Custom Clothing

Early Literacy Program Highlights Fire Safety Precaution with Firefighter Visits, Read Aloud

BGCC Alumni Return to Club to Host Careers in Science Workshop

Clubs Enjoy Fun, Spooky and Safe Halloween Festivities

Announcing the Bartlett J. McCartin Club!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Alumni Pay it Forward

Leaders in Training Step Up During Third Annual Journey to the West Trip

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Unveils New Rusu-McCartin Club

STEM Showcase Culminates Summer Camp Program at Truman College

Field Trips Highlight Boundless Fun During BGCC Summer Camp

BGCC Teens Learn Photo, Video, Music Skills During Apple Sessions

Club Members Increase Reading and Creative Skills Through Specialty Programs, Experiences

Blackhawks Draft Prospects Visit BGCC Championship Floor Hockey Teams

BGCC’s Seniors Celebrate Graduation, Signing Week and their Great Futures Ahead

BGCC Staff Celebrate CEO and President Mimi LeClair’s Retirement

2023 SMART Girls Summit focuses on Mind, Body and Soul in BGCC Return

2023 Carol A. Walter Junior Youth of the Year

BGCC’s Poetry Team Grows, 11 Members Perform at Rooted & Radical Festival

From Fashion Workshops to College Visits, Unique Experiences Abundant during Spring Break

Spring Break Healthy Lifestyle Activities Focuses on Giving Kids What They Want

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago has a Technology Program for Everyone!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Launches New Program: The BGCC Dance Company

And our 2023 Youth of the Year is… Tyson from the Pedersen-McCormick Club!

Because of YOU, We Reached Our Goal of 3,000 Gifts for Members This Holiday Season

Happy Holidays! Watch a Video From Our Club Members!

BGCC Builds Out Coding Programs With Specialized Lessons For All Ages

New Rusu-McCartin Club Establishes Youth Council in Preparation of Opening

Watch Our Eight Club Teams Compete in the Annual Flag Football Tournament

BGCC Fall College Fair Exposes Club Members to Universities, Trade Schools

Clubs Hit The “Ice” in First-Ever Floor Hockey Tournament, Visit with Olympic Champion

BGCC Team Great Futures Rocks Marathon, Join the Team in 2023!

BGCC’s Kids Enjoy Safe, Festive, Fun Halloween at Their Clubs

Club Alum Named New Head Chef at New York City Restaurant

Club Members Journey Out West, Expand Their Horizons

BGCC Teams Up with Partners to Provide Unique Sports Opportunities During Summer Camp

BGCC Valentine Club Teens Win National Award at BGCA Conference

Teens Focus on Robotics, Dance in Curated Programs This Summer

BGCC STEM Program Launches Partnership with Truman College STEAMBassadors

New Technology Equipment Helps Expand STEM Programming at BGCC Clubs

Summer Camp 2022 Photo Gallery

New Panda Cares Center of Hope Opens at CC’s Little Village Club

Jordan Club Member Makes Finals at Prestigious Chicago Youth Poetry Festival

Best Friend of Club Alum Becomes a Club Champion in His Friend’s Honor

Club Members Advance Girls in Sports Program With Help From WNBA Chicago Sky

And our 2022 Youth of the Year is… Keyontae S. from the Dr. King Club!

McCartin Family Service Award Recipient

“Lights On” Music Video

BGCC Partners with Apple to Provide Equipment, Programming to Advance Technology Skills

Coding Programs Provide Important Skills to BGCC Club Members

BGCC Supporters Donate More Than 2,000 Gifts to Holiday Gift Drive

After Weeks of Practice, Clubs Compete in Flag Football Tournament

Chicago Bears All-Pro Akiem Hicks Gives Out Dozens of Meals to BGCC Kids

BGCC Alumni Reflect on Their Favorite Club Moments

Journey Out West: BGCC Members Have Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience in the Wilderness

With Your Help, BGCC Focuses on Food Insecurity This Holiday Season

Team Great Futures Completes Another Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Halloween Photo Gallery

Doctor, Lawyer, Pharmacist: BGCC Alumni Excelling in Post-Undergraduate Life

BGCC Back-to-School Drive has Successful Season with Hundreds of Donations

In Partnership with MLB, White Sox, Valentine Club has Baseball-Filled Summer

Summer Camp 2021 Recap

Children’s Book Author Teaches Kids the Value of Sharing, How to Write Their Own Book

Through BGCC’s Career and Employment Program, Club Member Vaccinates Fellow Student

BGCC Celebrates Panda Cares Day with Gourmet Fortune Cookie Truck and Games