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4103 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
202-540-2300

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29
May

D.C. COUNCIL RESTORES FUNDING FOR JELLEFF RECREATION CENTER CLUB

Press Inquiries & Media Contact: Whitney Guilford 202.904.0664 wguilford@bgcgw.org   D.C. COUNCIL RESTORES FUNDING FOR JELLEFF RECREATION CENTER CLUB Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington (BGCGW) executes successful campaign to keep Club funded after initial reports that it had been removed from the D.C. budget WASHINGTON, D.C., May 28, 2024 – Chair Phil Mendelson […]

21
May

DC GOVERNMENT INFORMS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IT WILL BE DEFUNDED

MEDIA ADVISORY  – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  05/21/2024 CONTACT  Whitney Guilford, Associate Director, Communications, BGCGW wguilford@bgcgw.org – 202.904.0664   DC COUNCIL AND MAYOR SET TO DEFUND VITAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB  Click HERE for the email/letter encouraging the community to reach out to the DC Council and Mayor. Click HERE to directly email the DC Council […]

03
May

7th Annual BlueFest

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES IMMERSIVE GALA TO SUPPORT YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS  Celebratory fundraiser highlighting the achievements of emerging youth leaders in the greater Washington, DC region WASHINGTON, D.C., May 7, 2024 –Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) is excited to announce its 7th annual BlueFest, a fun, festive event […]

23
Mar

CLUBS HONOR PRESENT-DAY HISTORY MAKERS DURING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

During Women’s History month, we’re honoring some of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington’s present-day history makers. Board member and Great Big Kid mentor, Bernita Bailey, is a true inspiration to our Club members, especially our girls. She is the first Black woman to hold the position of Market President in her company; she […]

31
May

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Receives Unprecedented $10 Million Gift from Local Philanthropist.

*MEDIA ALERT* Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Receives Unprecedented $10 Million Gift from Local Philanthropist. WHAT:  High profile, large investment of $10 Million given to support youth incubator for STEM, advocacy and global issues. First eight-figure gift given to organization, the second large scale donation received by BGCGW. In 2022, Mackenzie Scott generously […]

29
May

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER WASHINGTON AND WEGMANS SUPERMARKETS PREPARE KIDS FOR SUMMER WITH BETTER NUTRITION INFORMATION

Washington, DC – (May 17, 2023) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) is launching a series of social media videos, starring BGCGW youth, created in partnership with regional grocery store chain Wegmans. The purpose of the effort is to help educate youth about the importance of nutrition and hydration, especially during camp season. […]

18
Feb

BGCGW PRESIDENT & CEO NAMED WASHINGTONIAN OF THE YEAR

Washington, DC – (February 21, 2023) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) president and CEO, Gabrielle Webster was named a Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine. The presentation was made during the 51st Washingtonians of the Year luncheon at The Willard InterContinental on January 18, 2023. Webster was honored for turning around the 150-year-old BGCGW from financial […]

22
Oct

GREATER WASHINGTON CLUB KID EARNS NATIONAL TITLE, $50,000 SCHOLARSHIP + CAR

During the 75th annual Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth of the Year gala, Asha, a Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Club member, was awarded the esteemed title of National Youth of the Year. The title is the premier recognition program for Club teens and the highest honor a Club member […]

30
May

BlueFest Spotlight: Pat Blackburn

As a busy leader of a multimillion dollar company, Pat Blackburn still finds the time to dedicate her personal attention and talents to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW). “BGCGW is not just a place for the kids to go after school,” she said. “It’s an organization that supports the kids in so […]

12
May

Lion King Kids: More than a Musical!

Most people remember Disney’s The Lion King movie as a story about redemption—an exiled boy king that finds his way back home to take his rightful place on the throne. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington’s (BGCGW) interpretation of the story in Disney’s The Lion King Kids Musical is about much more than redemption. The […]

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