We are thrilled to share that our annual Salsa salsa event was featured on WSB-TV! The segment highlighted the creativity and spirit of our youth, and the excitement of the competition. Check out the full story on wsbtv.com and Bgcma.org to see all the action and hear more about our amazing young chefs and dancers. https://lnkd.in/ek37SM9N Huge thank you to Berndt Peterson of WSB-TV, Atlanta Falcons, Willy's Mexicana Grill & Howlin' Willy's Hot Chicken for the continued support! #BGCMA #SalsaSalsa #WSBTV #EmpoweringFutureLeaders #CommunitySupport
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
Non-profit Organizations
Atlanta, Georgia 5,493 followers
We help kids and teens succeed in school, get college & career ready, live healthy, and lead in their communities.
About us
For more than 80 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) has ignited the unlimited potential of kids and teens by creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments. Our 25 Clubs located in 10 counties across metropolitan Atlanta have traditionally served nearly 7,000 kids & teens (ages 6-18) each year, offering youth development programs during critical non-school hours that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character & leadership. BGCMA also oversees Camp Kiwanis, a 160-acre outdoor residence camp.
- Website
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http://www.bgcma.org/careers/
External link for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1938
- Specialties
- Youth Development and After School Services
Locations
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Primary
1275 Peachtree St. NE
Suite 500
Atlanta, Georgia 30309, US
Employees at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
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Paul Trotti
Vice President at Chick-fil-A Corporate
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Danielle Porto Parra
Chief Marketing & Digital Officer | GM/President | Customer Experience Evangelist | B2C and B2B
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Victor Fioresi
Experienced Finance Executive
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Pete Coughlin
Creative Technologist | Business Architect | Digital Transformation
Updates
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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! #BGCMA #SalsaSalsa #YouthEmpowerment #CulinaryCompetition #FutureLeaders #FreddieFalcon #WillysMexicanaGrill #AtlantaFalconsYouthFund
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🎉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://lnkd.in/gec8Wpxc 🏃♂️💫 #AJCPRR #RaceDayReady
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It's the final day of Boys & Girls Club Week, and we're going out with a bang! Join us for an incredible Teens Takeover today. Happy Fund-A-Need Friday!!! Help us create more opportunities for our teens by giving a gift today! https://lnkd.in/dK2DiXEb Your support will make a lasting impact on their lives and empower them to reach their full potential. #BGCWeek #TeenTakeover #ImInTheMovement #CoolClubKids #TeenAmbassadors #TeenTakeover #BGCMAWeek24 #BGCMA #TheMovement #Impact #MetroAtlanta #Nonprofit #Atlanta #YouthDevelopment #MovementMonday
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It's Day 4 of Boys & Girls Week, and today is all about #tranquility! 💙 Share your story and show us your ways of maintaining positive mental health. Would you consider making a gift to support our mission? https://lnkd.in/dK2DiXEb #BGCWeek #BGCA #tranquility #BGCMAWeek24 #BGCMA #TheMovement #Impact #MetroAtlanta #Nonprofit #Atlanta #YouthDevelopment
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⏳ 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://lnkd.in/gec8Wpxc 🏃♂️💪 #ACJPRR #CountdownToPeachtree
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Parents and guardians, exciting news for you and your kids! Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta still has limited spots for summer camp across 25 sites in 10 counties. For the last 3 weeks of camp, enjoy prorated fees. New families can enroll kids in grades K-8 for just $140 from June 24 to July 12. Plus, teens in grades 9-12 join for FREE! Don’t miss out on making this summer great. Register now at your local Club! #BGCMA #SummerCamp2024 #AtlantaKids #FamilyFun
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It's Day 2 of Boys & Girls Week, and we're all about being #TruetotheBlue! Share your story and show your pride by wearing blue or sporting a BGCA pin. Check out our BGCMA staff rocking their Blue! We're also excited to announce that we're ready for the AJC Peachtree Road Race on July 4th! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Let's come together and support our youth while celebrating this iconic Atlanta tradition. Would you consider making a gift to support our mission? https://lnkd.in/dK2DiXEb #BGCWeek #BGCA #TruetotheBlue #BGCMAWeek24 #BGCMA #TheMovement #Impact #MetroAtlanta #Nonprofit #Atlanta #YouthDevelopment #AJCPeachtreeRoadRace
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Happy National Boys & Girls Club Week! We wanted to express our gratitude for your unwavering support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA). National Boys & Girls Club Week is a very special time of the year for us. It’s when we get to celebrate and spread awareness about our amazing work and the impact we make in the lives of our kids and teens. Today is #MovementMonday; share what they love most about the movement with either a video or picture! Don’t forget to tag us #BGCWeek #BGCMA 😊 Also, during this week, we invite you to join our collective effort to make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve. Your generous contributions have already made a significant impact, and we believe we can achieve even more together. Your donation, no matter the size, will directly empower young minds, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment to learn, grow, and thrive. Would you consider making a gift to support our mission? https://lnkd.in/dK2DiXEb #BGCWeek #BGCMAWeek24 #BGCMA #TheMovement #Impact #MetroAtlanta #Nonprofit #Atlanta #YouthDevelopment #MovementMonday