Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is excited to announce the 31st annual Great Futures Gala, which will take place under the bright lights of Energizer Park, home of St. Louis CITY SC, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. This Gala is the organization’s largest fundraising event and serves as a showcase for the signature Youth of the Year (YOY) program. The Great Futures Gala celebrates the importance of family, school, community, and the positive impact of the Boys...

The 31st Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Great Futures Gala will once again shine a spotlight on the organization’s signature program — Youth of the Year (YOY). The Youth of the Year award represents the highest honor a Club member can achieve, recognizing their outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to community service. This year’s Great Futures Gala: A Night of Champions will take place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) President and CEO Brandon Williams has officially joined the ranks of excellence — as the newest inductee into Hazelwood East Senior High School’s Hall of Fame. The induction took place during the school’s homecoming game on Friday, October 10, 2025, honoring distinguished alumni who have made outstanding contributions in their careers and communities. A former NFL player turned executive leader, Williams’s career is as dynamic as it is...

   Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Youth of the Year title is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive and a signature national youth recognition program that celebrates the recipient’s contributions to their family, school, community, and their Club. This year six BGCSTL candidates are vying for the prestigious honor. BGCSTL announces Youth of the Year at the Great Futures Gala at Energizer Park, Home of St. Louis CITY SC, on Wednesday, November 12,...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Bethalto Club are excited to join NASCAR at the World Wide Technology (WWT) Raceway on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Madison, Illinois. Through a national partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), BGCSTL is an official youth community partner for NASCAR. On Sunday, 20 BGCSTL Bethalto Club members will enjoy an on-track experience, exclusive behind-the-scenes access, and premier seating for the race at WWT. The NASCAR...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) proudly announces a partnership with Carter's Inc. to support Club kids, and teens. Thanks to a national collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the partnership works to combat youth learning loss and enhance community impact. Beginning today, Carter’s customers in St. Louis can make a monetary contribution at checkout at their nearest store location. Donations will support Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL)...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Mathews-Dickey Club is excited to announce a partnership with the Push Flag Football League, led by Commissioner and former NFL player Pierre Desir. What: Girls' flag football is a rapidly growing sport that provides girls with an inclusive and affordable way to play football. It teaches sportsmanship, teamwork, and promotes physical fitness. The game is played in a 7-on-7 format, where players use flags instead of tackling. This sport is supported...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is the proud recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to support academic success programs.  The funds will support a variety of academic programs, including Power Hour homework help, robotics, coding for the future, and other programs that educate and enable Club members to build great futures.   “We are happy to receive the Taco Bell Foundation grant to provide our Club members, especially our teens, the tools needed to...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) and Chase Bank partner to host a Back To School Event on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at BGC Mathews-Dickey Club, 4245 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, Mo.  63115.  WHAT:  BGCSTL is inviting the community to attend the Back to School event.  Chase Bank will distribute 1,000 backpacks to youth.  WHEN:  Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  WHERE:  BGCSTL Mathews-Dickey Club, 4245 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St....

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Teen Center of Excellence Hosts A Tornado Relief Drive For Affected Club Members Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Teen Center of Excellence (TCOE) serves teens ages 12-18 in Ferguson and the surrounding communities.   As part of the teens concluding the end of summer camp and a deeper impact into communities and neighborhoods where kids need us most, TCOE members will host a tornado relief effort for those affected by the...