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.
BGCSTL and 96.3 R&B for the Lou Launch Toy & Tech Drive to Brighten the Holidays for Club Youth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), in partnership with 96.3 R&B and Hot 98.7, is calling on the community to help make this Christmas unforgettable for hundreds of Club youth. Together, we’re launching an exciting Toy & Tech Drive, and we need your support to fill wish lists and deliver joy this holiday season. This year’s drive makes giving easier than ever. Supporters can simply click the link below to purchase items directly from the curated wish list. Gifts will...
Panda Cares Day Delivers Big Smiles at BGC Adams Park Club
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL celebrated "Panda Cares Day" at BGC Adams Park Club (APC), located at 4317 Vista Ave., St. Louis, Mo., on August 28, 2025.Panda Cares serves as the foundational nonprofit arm of Panda Express. In 2023, BGCSTL marked the opening of the beautifully renovated Center of Hope culinary and arts space. On Panda Cares Day, APC Club members will enjoy a delicious, individually packaged meal that includes fortune cookies. Additionally, each member will...
Boys & Girls Clubs Names 2025-26 Youth of the Year Winner
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) proudly announces the 2025-26 Youth of the Year (YOY) winner, 16-year old Marleyna S. of the Bethalto Club. Marleyna now holds the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can achieve. The Youth of the Year is a signature youth recognition program celebrating recipients' contributions to their Club, family, school, and community.Marleyna was named Youth of the Year at the 31st Annual Great Futures Gala on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at...
Foot Locker St. Louis Galleria Team Step Up Again For Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater St. Louis
For the third consecutive year, the Foot Locker team at St. Louis Galleria has gone above and beyond to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) members. On Wednesday, November 5, the team presented a $7,500 check at the Adams Park Club (APC) to fund critical programs that equip youth with essential academic and life skills needed to achieve great futures. Foot Locker’s continued partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and BGCSTL reflects its strong commitment to...
BGCSTL’s Great Futures Gala to Be Held Under the Bright Lights of Energizer Park
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...
BGCSTL Announces 2025 Youth of the Year (YOY) Finalists
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...
BGCSTL President/CEO Inducted into Hazelwood East Hall of Fame
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...
Introducing the 2025-26 Youth of the Year Candidates
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,...
BGCSTL Members Excited to Experience NASCAR
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...
Carter’s Inc. To Support Boys & Girls Clubs With In-Store Giving Campaign
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)...