Press Releases from BGCAZ

Cox Mobile Announces 22 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teen Finalists in Second Annual Phone Case Design Contest

Cox Mobile has announced the 22 finalists from across the U.S. in its second annual Phone Case Design Contest, held in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Mabelyn from BGCAZ has been selected as one of the 22 nationwide finalists in this year’s contest.

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Local Youth Launch Valley-Wide Lemonade Pop-Ups at Arizona Planet Fitness Locations

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ), in partnership with United FP, a Planet Fitness franchise division, is proud to launch its first-ever Lemonade Day, an exciting, youth-driven business showcase happening Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at five Arizona Planet Fitness locations across the Valley.

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Aaron’s Transforms Race Weekend into Celebration of Customer Loyalty and Youth Opportunity

Aaron’s partnered with Front Row Motorsports to deliver an unforgettable 2025 NASCAR Championship Race Weekend experience for customers and local youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley – Gilbert Branch, combining community impact with fan excitement.

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Funding Delay for 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Statement

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ) is deeply concerned by the U.S. Department of Education’s unprecedented decision to withhold FY2025 funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) initiative—federal support that sustains afterschool and summer programming for Arizona’s most under-resourced youth. 

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BGCAZ’s Marcia Mintz Named to 2025 Phoenix Titan 100 for Transformative Leadership

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is proud to share that our President & CEO Marcia Mintz has been named to the 2025 Phoenix Titan 100—a prestigious honor recognizing Arizona’s top CEOs and C-level executives. This distinction celebrates Marcia’s visionary leadership, dedication to youth development, and commitment to expanding access and opportunity for thousands of young people across the Valley.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Honors Marcia Mintz with Prestigious Leadership Award

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is proud to announce that our President & CEO Marcia Mintz has received the 2025 Thomas G. Garth Character and Courage Award—the highest honor Boys & Girls Clubs of America bestows on a Club professional. The prestigious award was presented during BGCA’s 119th national conference in San Diego, recognizing Marcia’s extraordinary leadership, particularly during the pandemic when she ensured Clubs remained open for children of essential workers.

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