Event & Community Highlights

Top Experience Gift Ideas for Kids There’s no denying that kids love receiving gifts for the holidays. Some even start making their holiday wish lists in July! But at its heart, the holiday season shouldn’t be about material things. It’s the one time of year we get to take a step back, reflect, and come together with our families and communities. So this year, why not try giving the kids in your life some new experiences and activities to remind them of the real meaning of th

BGCCA offers this guide to the winter holiday known as Kwanzaa, its history, and how it’s celebrated.

On Tuesday, November 28th, Boys & Girls Clubs enjoyed a visit of 45 volunteers at our Troy Clubhouse from one of our committed corporate...

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area hosted the 3rd annual Stop The Violence Rally at Dana Park on Friday, Nov. 10th. Friday, Nov. 10th was grey and overcast, a reflection of the somber tone of the Stop The Violence Rally, now taking place for the third year. Hosted by BGCCA's Mr. David Gordon Jr, the event featured remarks from members of faith communities, Albany Police Department, Albany County DA, Equinox, NAACP, Supreem Team, The Red Bookshelf, as well as the BGCCA Bo

Another year of treats and scary fun for youth with Halloween events the Albany Clubhouse and Ezra Prentice Commuity Site. The Haunted...

BGCCA's David Gordon was honored at Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation’s 5th annual ICU Day Awards at Ellm’s Family Farm. Pictured...

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) offers a Period Pantry out in front of the Albany Clubhouse, 21 Delaware Ave, which is...

The BGCCA 2023 Great Futures Gala: Soaring to Greater Heights was presented by Kohl's at The Hangar at 743 on Thursday, September 28th.

BGCCA's Lyricism 101 Music Festival took place at the Albany Clubhouse on Saturday, Sept16th, featuring performers of all ages and styles.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) was honored to be the featured charity for 'Kicking It For A Cause' facilitated by...

BGCCA was proud to be the featured organization for the evening of "Art In The Park" at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium with the Tri-City Valley...

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) facilitated a field trip to Cooperstown, NY! We visited the Baseball Hall of Fame for a...

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) offers a unique program called SMART Girls . SMART Girls is a health, fitness,...

BGCCA held our 5th Annual Chip-In Fore Youth Golf Tournament at Town of Colonie Golf Course on Friday, June 23, 2023.

99 Restaurant in Saratoga Springs for hosted its 2nd annual BBQ Chicken Fundraiser with proceeds benefitting BGCCA

BGCCA facilitated a college trip to SUNY Brockport with 54 in attendance including lead staff David Gordon and Paul Dunn, as well as...

Ty Jackson ( pictured far right ) is the author of Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire: Lemonade Escapade . Danny Dollar aims to promote financial and reading literacy and entrepreneurship to students in grades 3-6. Mr. Jackson came to the Troy Clubhouse in April of 2023 to talk with our community youth who were thoroughly engaged with his presentation and personality. Thank you to Mr. Jackson for being an inspiration to our kids! Special thanks to community partner Unit

BGCCA celebrated Earth Day 2023 at our Ezra Prentice community site! The event included the launch of the Ultimate Journey Bike Program...

Congratulations to teen finalists Iyannah Rivers, Jeriyah Ford, Justin Gillmore and Olu Tijani, for being nominated for Boys & Girls Club's 2023 Youth of the Year ! BGCCA threw a celebration dinner at the Troy Clubhouse for the teens and their families. All nominees received an award, a sponsorship check and t-shirt. BGCCA is proud to announce the 2023 winner: Justin Gillmore (pictured above with Pat Doyle, left, and Justin Reuter, right) . Justin will now participate in loc

BGCCA held a Women's History Month Tea on Saturday, March 25th at the Albany Clubhouse which featured traditional tea refreshments with swee