The stage is set, and four exceptional young leaders are one step closer to earning the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can achieve. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) proudly announces the four finalists for its prestigious 2026-27 Youth of the Year competition. The finalists will take center stage at the  annual Great Futures Gala on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, where one will be named Youth of the Year. The 2026-27 Youth of the...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) has named Heather Kemper, CFRE, ACNP, vice president of resource development, bringing more than two decades of nonprofit leadership, fundraising, marketing and community engagement experience to the organization. In her new role, Kemper will lead fundraising initiatives, cultivate donor relationships and strengthen corporate, foundation and community partnerships to advance BGCSTL's mission of empowering young people to achieve great...

Get game ready! Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), in partnership with SLU Health, will offer free sports physicals and baseline concussion testing for children and teens across the St. Louis community on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at the BGCSTL Mathews-Dickey Club, 4245 N. Kingshighway Blvd. The community event is designed to help young athletes prepare for the upcoming sports season while promoting health, wellness and injury prevention. The SLU Mobile Health...

Your gently worn business attire could help a young person make a lasting first impression! Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), in partnership with Yes, Honey, is collecting blazers, jackets, coats and other professional attire to support Youth of the Year candidates and young people participating in career and workforce readiness programs. The initiative aims to help youth build confidence and prepare for interviews, presentations and future career opportunities. Community...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is now accepting applications for the St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP), connecting high school students across the St. Louis bi-state region with paid internship opportunities, career preparation and real-world professional experience. SLIP provides life and career services designed to develop a pipeline of talented, diverse young professionals. Through the program, students gain valuable workplace experience while developing the skills,...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is taking its mission to the microphone today with the launch of “Success SZN,” a new podcast featuring candid conversations about success, sacrifice and the experiences that shape great futures. Hosted by BGCSTL President and CEO Brandon Williams and Vice President of Marketing and Communications Deneen Busby, “Success SZN” goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the journeys behind success. Guests share personal stories about finding their voice,...

The road to becoming the next Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Youth of the Year is officially underway, culminating on one unforgettable night when BGCSTL’s young leaders take center stage at the 2026 Great Futures Gala. The Great Futures Gala will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. This year’s theme, “Every Great Future Deserves a Standing Ovation,” will celebrate the determination, leadership and potential of Club kids and teens while raising...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) members got an up-close look at the world of NASCAR on Sunday, Sept. 13, during a special experience at World Wide Technology Raceway. Club members stepped onto the track, met and took photos with race car drivers, and heard from engineers about the technology, teamwork and expertise that help make the cars go. For the young people, the experience offered more than an exciting day at the racetrack. It provided a firsthand look at the wide...

A special thank you to the Jayson Tatum Foundation for its generous support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. This donation helps provide critical transportation for our Club members, including daily transportation from school to the Club and field trips that expose young people to new experiences and opportunities. When you help remove barriers like transportation, you open the door to even more possibilities for young people. Thank you, Jayson Tatum Foundation, for helping our...

Calling all coaches ready to make a difference and change lives!  Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, serving Mathews-Dickey, is seeking dedicated, caring and enthusiastic volunteer coaches for its Little League sports program. Coaches are needed for football, basketball, baseball, softball and soccer. Coaching at Mathews-Dickey is about more than winning games. Coaches serve as mentors and role models who use sports to help young people build confidence, learn teamwork and...

Danielle is proving that big dreams can lead to extraordinary careers. After earning a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2025, Danielle joined Amentum as an Environmental Control Systems Operations Engineer, supporting NASA's Artemis missions at the Kennedy Space Center. She also serves as communications chair for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics' Cape Canaveral Section. Kain continues to give back by leading STEM...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), in partnership with Chase, will host a Back-to-School Fair to help youth prepare for a successful school year.  Children will receive free backpacks while supplies last, and families can connect with community organizations offering valuable resources and services. Thanks to Passback, youth will also have the opportunity to receive donated sports equipment to encourage healthy, active lifestyles.  More vendors will be onsite. Families can...