Boys & Girls Clubs of America and its esteemed Board of Governors recently recognized several of its outstanding partners for their commitment to helping kids and teens build essential skills to reach their full potential. Because of these steadfast supporters, both financially and relationally, Boys & Girls Clubs deliver life-enhancing and unparalleled programs and outcomes for our nation’s youth.

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Representatives from The Coca-Cola Company, Family Dollar, NASCAR, Foley & Lardner LLP, Lilly Endowment Inc., Planet Fitness and Pinterest accept Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s awards for outstanding partnership and commitment to youth at the organization’s 2024 National Conference in Atlanta. (AP Content Services for Boys & Girls Clubs of America)

Collectively, these partners allow Boys & Girls Clubs to enhance programming for youth in a myriad of critical ways, including:

• Life & workforce readiness
• Teen leadership & advocacy
• Health & wellness; trauma-informed staff training and care
• Academic success
• Membership recruitment initiatives
• Diversity, equity & inclusion strategies

“Our devoted partners strengthen our research-based programming, deepen our impact, and support more kids and families,” said Lisa Anastasi, executive vice president and chief development & public affairs officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “It is with deep appreciation that we recognize our partners for their collaboration and dedication to making a meaningful difference in our communities today and into the future.”

Partners recognized for their support:

• Champion of Youth Award: The Coca-Cola Company
• Advocate for America’s Youth Award: Family Dollar
• President’s Award: NASCAR
• Corporate Philanthropy Award: Foley & Lardner LLP
• New Partner Award: Pinterest
• Cause Marketing Partner Award: Planet Fitness
• Community Catalyst Excellence Award: Baker & Hostetler LLP
• Foundation Philanthropy Award: Lilly Endowment Inc.

Boys & Girls Clubs open their doors every day to provide young people with a safe and fun environment to learn, grow and achieve success at school and in their communities, and to feel prepared for future work and life pursuits. Today, more than ever, kids and teens can thrive with the support of intentional programming and caring mentors at local Clubs. Through generous support from like-minded and caring partners, the youth organization continues to meet the needs of youth and their communities.

To learn more about partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, visit bgca.org.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,400 Clubs serve more than 3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and X.

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