Great Future Moments
Everyday youth at our Clubs demonstrate positive service and leadership at school, home, church and community. We celebrate them and the staff at our Clubs for the impact they make in the lives of these children. Read their stories below.
A Message From President/CEO Brandon Williams
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) stands ready to support our families and staff in the wake of Friday's devastating tornado. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this disaster. We are actively assessing the needs of our BGCSTL families and staff, and we want to reassure you that our doors are open to welcome and support our youth at all of our Club locations. We are committed to helping our community recover and heal during this challenging time.
Local Authors and Nonprofits Team Up to Ignite Young Imaginations
In a unique collaboration designed to foster curiosity and learning, the Assistance League of St. Louis, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Mathews-Dickey Club, proudly presents the Annual Book Bash. This fun and enriching event will be held at the Mathews-Dickey Club, 4245 Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 17. The Book Bash features a lineup of celebrated local authors including: Arika Parr & Ava Johnson, mother and daughter duo...
Two Boys & Girls Clubs Members Win $40,000 Best Buy Scholarships
Two members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) excitedly received $40,000 scholarships thanks to Best Buy and UNCF. Murllin B. and Lauren D. accepted scholarship checks, on Thursday at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at BGC Herbert Hoover, 2901 N. Grand Blvd., at 5 p.m. Murllin B. and Lauren D. excelled in the application process, achieving at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA), submitting personal statements about their academic and career interests, and demonstrating...
Boys & Girls Clubs Collaborate to Offer FREE Driver’s Ed. Classes
We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for public and charter school students in grades 9-12, thanks to the collaborative efforts of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, and SaveDrivers. This second series of driver’s education classes will equip our youth with essential driving skills, ensuring they are well prepared for the road ahead. Classes will take place in April, May, and June 2025. Due to high demand, slots will fill up...
Junior Youth of the Year Announced
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) proudly announces the winner of the 2025 Jr. Youth of the Year (JRYOY) award: 13-year-old Camryn W., a member of the BGC Adams Park Club. The Jr. Youth of the Year program develops leadership skills in young members aged 10 to 13 within the club environment. Camryn is actively involved in numerous Club programs at Adams Park and has an excellent attendance record. This marks Camryn's second consecutive year receiving the title of Jr. Youth...
BGCSTL Names New President & Chief Executive Officer
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS BOARD NAMES BRANDON WILLIAMS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO (St. Louis, Mo. – November 7, 2024) -- The Board of Directors for Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) announced today the appointment of Brandon Williams as the organization's new President & Chief Executive Officer. Williams, a St. Louis native and former NFL player, will assume the role on Jan. 1. Williams brings more than 15 years of experience in business-to-business...
Austin Nichols Named 2024-25 Youth of the Year & Gala Recap
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (October 25, 2024) Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) proudly announces the 2024-25 Youth of the Year (YOY) winner, 17-year Austin Nichols. Austin now holds the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The Youth of the Year is a signature youth recognition program celebrating recipients' contributions to their Club, family, school, and community. Austin was named Youth of the Year at the 30th Annual Great Futures Gala on Thursday, Oct. 24,...
BGCSTL Announces Youth of the Year (YOY) Finalists
ST. LOUIS, MO (October 9, 2024) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) road to the Youth of the Year comes to an exciting culmination at the Great Futures Gala, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at the Big Top, 3401 Washington Ave., at 6 pm. The Youth of the Year winner and runner-ups will be announced at the Gala. An epic night is on tap. The celebration includes a sentimental honor to BGCSTL President Dr. Flint Fowler, who will retire at the end of the...
BGCSTL President Dr. Flint Fowler Inducted into Missouri BGC Hall of Fame
ST. LOUIS, MO (September 20, 2024) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is thrilled to announce the recent induction of our President, Dr. Flint Fowler, into the prestigious Missouri Boys & Girls Clubs Hall of Fame. This momentous occasion occurred at the Missouri Area Council Annual Meeting & Conference Dinner at Ameristar Spa & Casino, marking a significant milestone in Dr. Fowler's illustrious career. Boys & Girls Clubs (BGC) Missouri Area Council...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Receives a Grant Through the Taco Bell Foundation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is the proud recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation. This generous grant will not only support academic success programs, but also inspire and fuel the academic ambitions of our Club members. The funds will bolster various educational programs, including Power Hour homework help, robotics, coding for the future, and other programs that educate and enable Club members to build great futures. With the generous support of...