For me, growing up in rural East Texas was tough. I was one of five children being raised in a single-parent household. Although our mother did her best to provide for each of us, we had insufficient financial resources for …
For me, growing up in rural East Texas was tough. I was one of five children being raised in a single-parent household. Although our mother did her best to provide for each of us, we had insufficient financial resources for …
Teachers, parents, and students are all getting ready to head back to school! Fresh notebooks, new pencils, backpacks, and more help kids to feel prepared and excited for the year ahead. However, for some families, affording the most basic school …
Whether it’s on the court or on the field, we’ve been keeping our Club members moving with our summer sports camps! In June, BGCD hosted volleyball and basketball camps for our Club members ages6-12 and teens 13 and older. The …
DALLAS – Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas’ board member, Tom Ehlmann, was be inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame Wednesday, in Houston, Texas. Each year, distinguished Boys & Girls Clubs alumni …
Now in its second year, the SMART Girls Branding Program was created to provide female high school seniors or college freshman with crucial skills needed to thrive in today’s society. “Many young women aren’t really sure about what they want …
As an elementary student, Bilal was bullied at school and in his neighborhood. Those experiences left him angry, and in response, he often found himself in fights. When Bilal began attending the Roseland Boys & Girls Club when it first …
Local restaurant to raise funds to support youth sports and BGCD on Wednesday, April 17 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas and Buffalo Wild Wings® are teaming up to make an impact in the lives of Dallas County kids …
Joan Mwangangi set to receive college scholarship and vie for regional title this summer. Selected among a number of outstanding youth, Joan Mwangangi has been named the Texas Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The …
Dallas County youth invited to a week of experimenting, learning, and fun. DALLAS, Feb. 18, 2019: Spring break is just a few weeks away and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD), committed to serving the youth of the …
Dallas County girls in search of the perfect gown invited to Prom Dress Extravaganza DALLAS, Feb. 18, 2019: Once again, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD) will be hosting its annual Prom Dress Extravaganza on March 20 from …
DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2019 – Mesquite Club kids buzzed with excitement Monday afternoon as they got the chance to meet and thank Brittany and Harrison Barnes, basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks. The Barnes sponsored the renovation of the Mesquite …
Joan Mwangangi to Now Vie for State Title and Scholarship DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2019 – Selected among six outstanding youth, Joan Mwangangi has been named the Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas. The Youth …
Comerica Bank will host its fifth annual Prom Dress Drive, benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas and Dallas CASA, during the month of February. Five Dallas-area Comerica banking centers will serve as drop-off locations for new or gently-used, …
Great gifts. Great cause. Shop for both at the Gap at NorthPark Center — the store is donating 10% of each purchase to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas! Now through the 31st.
On Sat., Dec 15, a group of teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD) participated in a Shark Tank-style competition, presenting business plans to a panel of judges for a cash prize. The competition was facilitated through …
Academy Sports + Outdoors partnered with Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Tyrone Crawford and Demarcus Lawrence to donate bikes and helmets to 100 deserving youth from the Roseland, Lipscomb and East Dallas locations of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater …
Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Reed promoted his Read with Reed 83 Challenge with a reading rally at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas’ (BGCD) Cedar Springs location on Fri., Dec. 7. Special guests included La’el …
Needless to say, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD) had a very green summer! At least, our supporters spent a lot of time on the green with a goal of raising much-needed funds for the organization. From restaurant …
On June 29, 2018, approximately 138 Club teens came together at our Grand Prairie Club location for the sole purpose of making a pledge to graduate from high school. With the desire for them to think beyond high school, our …