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      • Bob Bové Branch, A Thornwood Legacy – Avondale
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      • Littleton Club at Underdown Learning Center – Avondale
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      • Palm Lane Branch – Phoenix
      • Spencer D. & Mary Jane Stewart Branch – Phoenix
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      • Bob & Renee Parsons Branch – Phoenix
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      • Thunderbirds Branch & Peggy Hoag Teen Center – Guadalupe
      • UMOM Branch – Phoenix
      • Warner & Shirley Gabel Branch – Phoenix
    • East
      • Chandler Compadres Branch and Teen Center – Chandler
      • Eisenhower Center for Innovation Branch – Mesa
      • Gilbert Branch – Gilbert
      • Grant Woods Branch & Teen Center – Mesa
      • Ladmo Branch – Tempe
      • North Tempe Branch – Tempe
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      • Stevenson Branch – Mesa
      • Superstition Mountain Branch – Apache Junction
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      • Kingman Branch – Kingman
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  • CLUBS & LOCATIONS
    • West
      • Bob Bové Branch, A Thornwood Legacy – Avondale
      • Bret Tarver Elementary School Branch – Phoenix
      • Cartwright Branch – Phoenix
      • Heatherbrae Elementary School – Phoenix
      • Jerry & Helen Wisotsky Branch – Peoria
      • Jerry Colangelo Branch – Phoenix
      • Littleton Club at Underdown Learning Center – Avondale
      • Louis & Elizabeth Sands Branch – Glendale
      • Palm Lane Branch – Phoenix
      • Spencer D. & Mary Jane Stewart Branch – Phoenix
      • Swift Kids Branch – Glendale
    • Central
      • Bob & Renee Parsons Branch – Phoenix
      • Ed Robson Family Branch – Phoenix
      • Harry & Sandy Rosenzweig Branch – Phoenix
      • I.G. Homes Branch – Phoenix
      • Metro North Branch – Phoenix
      • Arizona Diamondbacks Branch: A Kieckhefer Family Legacy – Phoenix
      • Thunderbirds Branch & Peggy Hoag Teen Center – Guadalupe
      • UMOM Branch – Phoenix
      • Warner & Shirley Gabel Branch – Phoenix
    • East
      • Chandler Compadres Branch and Teen Center – Chandler
      • Eisenhower Center for Innovation Branch – Mesa
      • Gilbert Branch – Gilbert
      • Grant Woods Branch & Teen Center – Mesa
      • Ladmo Branch – Tempe
      • North Tempe Branch – Tempe
      • San Tan Heights Branch – San Tan Valley
      • Stevenson Branch – Mesa
      • Superstition Mountain Branch – Apache Junction
    • Arizona
      • Kingman Branch – Kingman
      • Yuma Branch – Yuma
    • All-Valley
      • AZYouthforce
      • Mesa Arts Academy
      • Bob & Renee Parsons Children’s Dental Clinic
      • Program Services Center – Central
  • Programs
    • All Club Programs
    • After School
    • Summer Camp
    • AZYouthforce
    • Lemonade Day
    • Youth of the Year
    • Whole Child Approach
    • Scholarship Opportunities
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    • Attend an Event
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Media Room / News

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Media Room / News

Welcome to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Media Room! Boys & Girls Clubs empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible members of the community.

With 30 Clubs in the Valley, our Dental Clinic, Charter School, and youth outreach services, BGCAZ positively impacts more than 16,000+ youth and teens every year through four key areas:  Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Career Pathways & Workforce Readiness.

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

January 26, 2026

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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ASU News: BGCAZ Receives MLK Servant-Leadership Award

January 5, 2026

Arizona State University recognizes BGCAZ as a community member who is carrying on the legacy of MLK through servant-leadership. The awards are bestowed by the ASU Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee, which selects the winners. In 2026, the committee is reflecting on the continuing arc of progress — both personal and collective. This year’s theme of Picturing Progress invites the Arizona community to consider how they define growth and envision justice in their everyday lives.

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PBS: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Releases New Impact Report

December 10, 2025

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley has released a report on its impact on youth and working families. According to the report, 95% of teens involved with Boys and Girls Clubs are estimated to graduate from high school, which is about 10% higher than the average across the 12 school districts served by the organization. The Clubs’ academic support, mentoring and enrichment programs are closing the opportunity gap among under-resourced families in the Valley.

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

November 12, 2025

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

November 10, 2025

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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Thank you to the Valley of the Sun United Way for your support of quality after school programs at our BGCAZ Clubs.

BGCAZ is a 501(c)3 (nonprofit) organization and donations are tax deductible. Federal Tax ID: 86-0550646

 

Arizona State QCO Code: 20331 (Arizona DOR Form 321)

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