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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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When the school year ends, summer fun begins at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ) for thousands of children. BGCAZ is beginning registration at 17 Valley Clubs for affordable and engaging educational Summer Day Programs on June 1. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Read MoreKnowing the critical role heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems play in creating a safe and comfortable environment, ECM Technologies, a local HVAC efficiency and energy conservation technology company and Tolin Mechanical, the leading innovative commercial HVAC service company in the state of Arizona, have undertaken a mission to enhance the HVAC systems for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ).
Read MoreThe gala was hosted at the Westin Kierland, to honor Bubba and Blair Moffett and Crescent Crown Distributing for their longtime commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and many other local organizations. The program also recognized 12 outstanding Club teens, the “Youth of the Year.” These Boys & Girls Club members have overcome incredible obstacles to succeed and shared their inspirational stories. The show was hosted by Arizona Sports 98.7’s Tim Ring. In addition to hearing from the Youth of the Year representatives, guests enjoyed a large silent auction of items including concert experiences, high-end jewelry, restaurant experiences, sports memorabilia and an animated live auction of world-class vacations and items bidders can’t find anywhere else.
Read MoreHealthy 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.
Read MoreThunderbirds Charities, the charitable arm of the Phoenix Thunderbirds, has awarded a $125,000 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s XYZ Branch. The funds, generated by the WM Phoenix Open, will support stronger safety for more than XYZ youth through the building of a secured entrance.
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