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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 across the Valley, BGCAZ positively impacts 20,000+ youth and teens every year through four key areas: Academic Success, Character & Leadership, Health & Well-Being, and Life & Workforce Readiness.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
