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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley was honored to welcome nearly 200 TSMC Arizona interns to BizTown this summer, where they mentored our youth through hands-on activities focused on financial literacy, career readiness, and leadership development. The partnership gave Club members a unique opportunity to learn directly from future leaders in STEM and business, sparking inspiration for their own futures.

Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday, April 2, 2025. Since 2013, this powerful day of statewide giving has helped raise more than $47 million for Arizona nonprofits. With the current uncertainty of government funding, private and corporate donors are increasingly important for organizations like BGCAZ.

Every child deserves the chance to play, grow, and thrive through sports. The 2nd Chance Sports Gear Drive is more than just collecting equipment—it’s about unlocking opportunities for kids across the Valley. Thanks to generous community donations, young athletes gain access to the gear they need to participate in team sports, build confidence, and develop lifelong skills.

Boys and Girls Clubs kids in Yuma learned about the future of cars at an event hosted by the Eco Car EV Challenge. College students from the competition taught them about electric vehicles and self-driving cars through hands-on activities. The kids even built their own electric toy motors and robotic car kits! This event aimed to inspire kids about STEM careers.

Healthy teeth are an important part of overall health for young people. However, accessing dental care is not a level playing field for all children. Kids from low-income households are twice as likely to have tooth decay in their permanent teeth than those from high-income households. In the Phoenix area, Brighter Way Institute is committed to improving this by creating more accessible and reliable dental care, with an approach centered around the patient.