Our Success Stories

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

“I’ve never heard her speak in class before.”That's what an Alcott High School teacher told Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Literacy Specialist Kee Stein about one of ... CONTINUE READING

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

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago members walked the catwalk with attitude and confidence. It was the culminating event after they spent the day creating fashion mood boards, ... CONTINUE READING

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

This year’s Spring Break sports programming focused on giving our Club members specifically what they wanted to try.They asked for cheerleading opportunities; we provided a cheer camp with ... CONTINUE READING

BGCC Club Member Speaks at the White House

As Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago member DuWayne walked into the White House, he just kept reminding himself, he belonged. He belonged in that room and was ... CONTINUE READING

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