Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta

Welcome, Trustee Emeriti!

We are thrilled to announce that three of our amazing former trustees are re-engaging with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta as Trustee Emeritus members: William H. “Bill” Rogers Jr., Carol B. Tomé, and Steve Voorhees!

These dedicated supporters have always been our cheerleaders, and we are delighted to welcome them back in this esteemed role. Their continued passion and commitment to our mission inspire us all. Please join us in celebrating and engaging with our incredible board of trustees and Trustee Emeritus members.

https://bgcma.org/welcome-trustee-emeriti/

❤️🐼 It’s Panda Cares Day! On August 8th and all month long, we’re celebrating 25 years of the Panda Cares Foundation alongside our friends at Panda Express! Since 2020, the foundation has been supporting Boys & Girls Clubs’ Academic Success programming. This funding is crucial for us to help pave the way for great futures. 💙 We look forward to celebrating the grand opening of our Panda Care's Center of Hope at our Newnan Club on Sept. 20. Stay tuned!

🚨 Attention Food Service Management Companies! 🚨

Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) is inviting sealed bids for meal preparation and delivery to our centers. We need supper for 2,100 kids (ages 5-18) during the school year and lunch & PM snacks during the summer.

📅 Contract Period: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
🗓️ Bid Deadline: August 23, 2024, by 1 PM
🏢 Bid Opening: August 28, 2024, at 12 PM

Delivery Counties:
- Fulton
- Rockdale
- Gwinnett
- Cobb
- DeKalb
- Douglas
- Clayton
- Coweta
- Cherokee
- Henry

All USDA requirements must be considered. For bid forms and specs, contact Almonica Harper at [email protected].

BGCMA is committed to equal opportunity and adheres to federal civil rights laws.

INVITATION TO BID ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE CHILD AND ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAM (CACFP) AND THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) - Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta works to save and change the lives of children and teens, especially those who need us most, by providing them with a safe, positive and engaging environment and programs that prepare and inspire them to achieve Great Futures.

✨1 Day Only! ✨Stop by the Willy's Mexicana Grill in Roswell to sample our East DeKalb Club's award-winning salsa, HOTLANTA. It's got a peachy kick! 🍑 Thursday, August 1, between 11am and 2pm, you can also spin the wheel to win cool prizes!

Exciting news! Fall enrollment at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is now open. Join us for a season of fun, learning, and growth. Don't miss out on the chance to empower your future and make new friends.

Visit our website to sign up today: BGCMA.ORG/LOCAL-CLUBS/JOIN-A-CLUB

Did you know that a recent brand health study conducted by Boys & Girls Clubs of America found the No.1 way people prefer to give is through roundup campaigns at the cash register? Learn how you can engage with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta in this growing trend by reading our President & CEO David Jernigan's latest SaportaReport column:

‘Would You like to Round Up to Support …?’ Cause Marketing: A Win-Win Strategy for Businesses and Nonprofits - SaportaReport Read ‘Would You like to Round Up to Support …?’ Cause Marketing: A Win-Win Strategy for Businesses and Nonprofits by Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta for SaportaReport here.

Join us this Thursday, August 1, 11:00an-2:00pm at Willy's Roswell location to celebrate and sample our East DeKalb Club's winning salsa!

Thank you Roswell! ❤️ We appreciate your support in helping us raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta!

We partnered with BGCMA for their Salsa, Salsa event, celebrating kids' creativity in cooking and gardening. The winning "Hotlanta Salsa" from East Dekalb Club, featuring a peachy twist, will be available at our Willy's Roswell store on August 1st! 🍑🔥

Join us from 11 am to 2 pm for salsa sampling, a prize wheel, and special guests from the East Dekalb Club!

Come taste this winning salsa and celebrate our community's achievements!

This time last week, BGCMA attended Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 3rd Summit for America’s Youth in Washington, D.C. Teens from our Douglas County Club had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the offices of Rep. Hank Johnson, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Sen. Raphael Warnock to discuss mental health and gun violence issues. 💙 Special THANK YOU to our chaperones Greg Banister and Lauren Odom! 💙

July 23, 2024 - What an incredible day at the 3rd Annual BGCMA Staff Symposium! 🎉 This year's theme, LEGACY OF IMPACT, brought together Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta staff to celebrate achievements, recognize milestones, and gear up for the new program year. 💙 We started with a powerful Legacy Walk, showcasing the rich history of our 27 sites. 💙 Honoring our 11 BGCMA legends with $1,000 scholarships named in their honor was a heartfelt moment. 💙The TIM TALK was a lively discussion moderated by Trustee Chair Sam Johnson with our Immediate Past Trustee Chair Tim Tassopoulos--offering wisdom, humor and cultural insights! 💙 A big thank you to the Staff Symposium committee for their dedication and hard work. 💙 The week continues with the Youth Development Summit fall training for all Club staff.

The Back to School Bash is always a good time! We came, we saw, we registered families for afterschool programming for the fall! 💙

Hey, BGCMA Family!

We want to give a huge round of applause to all the amazing participants in this year's Salsa, Salsa! Your efforts and creativity made today's event incredibly fun and showcased the incredible talent and spirit of our BGCMA community.

This event wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our youth, teens, and Club staff who led them in this culinary competition. A big shoutout to our participating Clubs for showing up in a major way! Special thanks to Freddie Falcon and our wonderful sponsors from Willy's Mexicana Grill for raising over $30,000 dollars and the Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund for joining the fun.

Congratulations to our winners and runners-up!
The winning salsa recipe will soon be featured at the Willy's Roswell location!

Winners: East Dekalb
Runners-up: Douglas County

Spring 2025! Salsa, Salsa will return next year, and we can't wait to see you all there!

Supporting our Gwinnett County Boys & Girls Clubs one clay at a time! Honored to present the proceeds from our recent clay shoot event, positively impacting the lives of local youth. Together, we’re building brighter futures! Thank you to our sponsors! 💫

💙 THANK YOU 💙 for joining us and supporting BGCMA at the 2024 Peachtree Road Race. Because of you, we've raised more than $9,000 for kids & teens of Metro Atlanta.

Help us cross the finish line: https://www.givengain.com/project/david-raising-funds-for-boys-and-girls-clubs-of-metro-atlanta-inc-80130

Summer camp ends on July 12, but you still have until 11:00pm tonight (July 2) to register your kids for the last week of summer camp at a prorated rate! 🌻Learn more and enroll today! https://bgcma.org/local-clubs/join-a-club/

🎉Put your race shoes on! We're just 2 days away from AJC Peachtree Road Race and $1500 shy of goal! Let's keep the momentum going. Donate now and help us ignite the unlimited potential of youth across Metro Atlanta: https://www.givengain.com/project/david-raising-funds-for-boys-and-girls-clubs-of-metro-atlanta-inc-80130 🏃‍♂️💫

As president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta — a nonprofit that invests in kids and teens through engaging after-school programs — David Jernigan tries to model the organization's three core pillars of academic success, good character and a healthy lifestyle in his own work and life, especially when it comes to managing his own employees.

Learn more about David’s Peachtree Road Race journey and why he’s running in this year’s hallmark Fourth of July event and how you can donate to support his run at AJC.com/peachtree .

⏳ Only 1 week left until race day! Our President & CEO David Jernigan is running strong toward our $11,000 fundraising goal! With your support, we've already raised $9,373 (including both giving pages and a $5,500 match) to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Every contribution makes a difference. Donate now and help us ignite the unlimited potential of kids & teens across Metro Atlanta: https://www.givengain.com/project/david-raising-funds-for-boys-and-girls-clubs-of-metro-atlanta-inc-80130 🏃‍♂️💪
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Got to pick and enjoy the first tomatoes of the season! Learning about the value of garden work and the joy of fresh veggies!

Today AT&T opened a new Connected Learning Center inside our John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club in the Westend to provide internet access and high-quality educational tools to residents who encounter barriers to online participation. In addition, AT&T made a $50,000 contribution to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) for programming support.

As part of the event, AT&T and Compudopt Atlanta distributed 200 free laptops and backpacks to members and families. Thank you !

You too can make an impact in the lives of our kids & teens! Consider donating to support STEAM or workforce readiness programs here:
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