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Serving Albany & Rensselaer Counties
Giving Menu
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) offers a wide assortment of critical programs and services for youth of all ages. To meet the needs of our kids and continue to provide opportunities for great futures we rely on the generous support of individual and corporate support.
Choose how you support
This page details all of our fundable 2024 events, initiatives and programs. Recognition benefits are available and vary by donation level.
Pat Doyle, Chief Development Officer, (518) 274-3781 ext. 2001 or pdoyle@bgccapitalarea.org
Soozey Walensky, Director of Community Engagement & Corporate Giving, (518) 462-5528 ext. 1009 or swalensky@bgccapitalarea.org.
Core Programs
UPK $10,000
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) holiday art supplies in all classrooms for one year. This includes materials to create gingerbread houses, decorations and more.
Teens $75,000
Teens age 13-18 can drop in after school and have access to sports, the arts, volunteerism, academic pursuits, and more.
AfterSchool $60,000
AfterSchool programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 5-12 with dinner, enrichment activities, homework help, arts & crafts, mentoring, and more.
Summer Camp $50,000
BGCCA provides a safe and fun summer camp experience that encourages kids to have the confidence to learn and grow.
Career & Education
Ultimate Journey $60,000
Ultimate Journey provides free outdoor opportunities like learning to ride a bike or how to snowboard to Capital Area youth.
College Trips $20,000
College Trips allow our young adults the opportunity to investigate potential institutions to continue on their path to great futures.
Career Launch $60,000
Career Launch is the successful program providing training and resources to achieve career goals with a free and inclusive 8-week course.
Power Hour $2,000
Power Hour provides the weekly opportunity for kids and teens to get their homework completed with support from trained mentors.
Junior Staff $30,000
Junior Staff assists Club members ages 13 to 18 in exploring a career in youth or human services by completing a Club apprenticeship.
Torch Club $5,000
Torch Clubs are small-group character and leadership clubs for youth ages 11-13 to meet the special development needs of younger adolescents.
Keystone Club $5,000
Keystone Clubs provides leadership opportunities for youth ages 14-18 with focus on: academic success, career prep & community service.
Character & Leadership
Health & Life Skills
Food Program $60,000
BGCCA serves roughly 1,100 meals daily in Albany & Troy and includes costs for kitchen equipment and special events.
Freight Farm $20,000
Our Freight Farm is a hydroponic farm with indoor growing technology that can generate as much produce as a two-acre farm annually, producing 500 heads of lettuce each week.
Smart Moves $20,000
SMART Moves uses a team approach to engage young people ages 6-15 in discussion & role-playing, strengthening decision-making skills and analyzing media & peer influence.
Healthy Habits $10,000
Healthy Habits emphasizes good nutrition, regular physical activity and improving overall well-being for youth ages 6 to 15.
Smart Girls $20,000
SMART Girls is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the needs of girls ages 8 to 18.
Troy Drug Free $20,000
Troy Drug Free Community Coalition (Troy DFCC) is a partnership of community members organized for the purpose of reducing substance abuse among young people.
Triple Play $20,000
Triple Play is a dynamic wellness program that is designed to help youth to take charge of their personal health and wellness.
Basketball $24,000
Basketball is offered in numerous weekly programs as well as the dedicated Skillastic program.
Troy Pool $50,000
BGCCA Pool is located at our Troy Clubhouse, 1700 7th Ave, Troy and is used for both Club and public initiatives.
Soccer For Success $20,000
Soccer For Success uses soccer to improve children’s physical and mental health and overall well-being.
Sports & Recreation
Lyricism 101 $80,000
Lyricism 101 is a program for members ages 13 to 18 designed to cultivate and amplify the powerful and formidable voices of Club teens.
Art Supplies $5,000
Art Supplies provide the resources needed for each of our classrooms in our AfterSchool, Summer Camp and Teen programs.
The Arts
Service Sustainability
Community Resources $10,000
BGCCA looks to provide community resources at our sites with the assurance of many civic and corporate partners.
Staff Emergency Fund $20,000
Staff Emergency Fund can be applied for by staff who are experiencing tough situations that require financial assistance.
Staff Conference $5,000
Staff Conference provides the opportunity for the entire organization to meet and collaborate on strategies and logistics.
Marketing $15,000
Marketing ensures the visibility of the organization to families who may not be aware of the services and opportunities offered.
Site Maintenance $60,000
Site Maintenance is required year-round at our Clubhouses to ensure the proper function and safety.
Transportation $30,000
Transportation for our youth is critical as we reach more and more kids-in-need in the Capital Area.
Staff Appreciation $20,000
Staff Appreciation may include events or custom materials designed to create stronger connections and help improve staff retention.
Staff Development $20,000
Staff Development helps to send our team members to trainings and conferences that sharpen their respective skillsets.
Grants $10,000
Grant writing and acquisition requires dedicated resources to ensure the organization's continued present and future success.
Administrative $100,000
Administrative costs are a part of operating a service oriented non-profit and we look to defray these costs through donor support.
Technology $30,000
Technology is critical to the development of our youth and their opportunities for great futures.
Utilities $100,000
Utilities are taken for granted as are the associated costs for power, heat and communications.
Special Initiatives
Safety $150,000
Safety and wellbeing of youth is our #1 priority. We work to create a safe, fun environment so kids have every opportunity for great futures.
Violence Prevention $50,000
BGCCA will continue to voice the obligation we each have to create the safest possible environment for our citizens, espicially our youth.
Club Shirt
Club Shirt Sponsor $40,000
Club T-Shirt sponsor will provide every youth and staff member a shirt that will include a BGCCA design featuring the sponsor name/logo.
Volunteer T-Shirt $10,000
Volunteer T-Shirt sponsors will provide every Club volunteer a t-shirt with a BGCCA design featuring the sponsors names/logos.
Fundraising Events
Art In The Park $10,000
Art In The Park is our summertime fundraising event that features and outdoor activity along with Club staff and members.
For The Love of the Club $10,000
For The Love of the Club is our winter fundraising event that creates a larger peer-to-peer network of donors and supporters each year.
Community Events
Game Night $10,000
Game Nights are provided weekly at our Club sites to encourage gaming and camaraderie.
Music Festival $10,000
Music Festival is an annual event that showcases youth from our Lyricism 101 program as well as local artists.
Youth of the Year $5,000
Youth of the Year is a recognition program for Club members, promoting service to Club, academic success; strong character; and more.
Halloween $5,000
Halloween takes place at our Club locations providing a safe and spooky experience for all youth.
Winter Celebration $10,000
Winter Celebrations provide the space for all kids to enjoy holiday-themed programs and events.
Heroes Gala $10,000
Heroes Gala recognizes members of the Club and community who have created a positive impact.
Women's Tea $10,000
Women's Tea offers the space for women of all ages to share a moment of positive reflection.
Juneteenth $5,000
Juneteenth provides the opportunity for our Club youth and the greater community to commemorate the end of slavery.
Thanksgiving $5,000
Thanksgiving meals are provided to our Club kids and any additional foods are sent home to their families.
Earth Day $1,500
Earth Day activities teach our youth about basic gardening and planting concepts related to the environment.
What Your Support Means
FOOD PROGRAM
BGCCA serves approximately 1,100 meals to youth throughout Albany and Rensselaer Counties.