Who We Are
“Nearly 90% of our Club kids report they feel good about their future.”
For more than 80 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) has ignited the unlimited potential of kids and teens by creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments. Our 26 Clubs located in 11 counties across metropolitan Atlanta have traditionally served nearly 8000 kids & teens (ages 6-18) each year, offering youth development programs during critical non-school hours that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character & leadership. BGCMA also oversees Camp Kiwanis, a 160-acre outdoor residence camp. To learn more about BGCMA, follow us on social media: Twitter (@BGCMA_Clubs), Facebook (BGCMA), LinkedIn (Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta), and Instagram (bgcmATL), or visit us online at www.bgcma.org.
Latest News & Events
Meet Louise: Youth of the Year for Flint River Community Center Boys & Girls Club
Meet Louise: Youth of the Year for Flint River Community Center Club. 16-year-old junior at Mundys Mill High School and…
Meet Gerald: Youth of the Year for Newnan/Coweta Boys & Girls Club
Meet Gerald: Youth of the Year for Newnan/Coweta Club. 17-year-old senior at East Coweta High School and a new member…
Meet Kendall: Youth of the Year for Anderson Club Boys & Girls Club
Meet Kendall: Youth of the Year for Anderson Club. is a 15-year-old sophomore at Marietta High School and has been…
Meet Serigne: Youth of the Year for A. W. “Tony” Matthews Boys & Girls Club
Meet Serigne: Youth of the Year for A. W. “Tony” Matthews Club. 16-year-old junior at South Cobb High School and…
Meet Kaleel: Youth of the Year for Michael A. Grant Boys & Girls Club
Meet Kaleel : Youth of the Year for Michael A. Grant Club. 17-year-old senior at Pebblebrook High School and an…
Meet Luis: Youth of the Year for William M. and Betty E. Small Boys & Girls Club
Meet Luis : Youth of the Year for William M. and Betty E. Small Boys & Girls Club. 15-year-old sophomore…
Meet Charlaye: Youth of the Year for East DeKalb Boys & Girls Club
Meet Charlaye : Youth of the Year for East DeKalb Club Boys & Girls Club. 16-year-old junior at Miller Grove…
Meet Camille: Youth of the Year for At-Promise – South Boys & Girls Club
Meet Camille : Youth of the Year for At-Promise – South Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old senior at Carver Early…
Meet Mikayla: Youth of the Year for Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club
Meet Mikayla: Youth of the Year for Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club. 16-year-old 10th grader at South Atlanta…
Meet Christian: Youth of the Year for Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club
Meet Christian: Youth of the Year for Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old senior at McDonough High School and…
Meet Mamadou: Youth of the Year for Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club
Meet Mamadou: Youth of the Year for Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old senior at Central Gwinnett High School and…
Meet Alexandrine: Youth of the Year for A. Worley Brown Boys & Girls Club
Meet Alexandrine: Youth of the Year for A. Worley Brown Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old senior at McDonough High School…
Meet Kymora: Youth of the Year for Camp Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club
Meet Kymora: Youth of the Year for East Dekalb Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old high school senior at Rockdale County…
Meet Alexander: Youth of the Year for A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club
Meet Alexander: Youth of the Year for A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club. 15-year-old sophomore at Heritage High School…
Meet Nicole: Youth of the Year for Warren Boys & Girls Club
Meet Nicole: Youth of the Year for Warren Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old senior at Southwest DeKalb High School and…
Meet Dexter: Youth of the Year for Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club
Meet Dexer: Youth of the Year for Jesse DraperBoys & Girls Club. 14-year-old freshman at Westlake High School and has…
Meet Michael: Youth of the Year for John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club
Meet Michael: Youth of the Year for John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old junior at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate…
Meet De’Jae: Youth of the Year for At-Promise – Southwest Boys & Girls Club
Meet De’Jae: Youth of the Year for At-Promise – Southwest Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old senior at D.M. Therrell High…
Meet Terrence: Youth of the Year for Douglas County Boys & Girls Club
Meet Terrence : Youth of the Year for Douglas County Boys & Girls Club. 18-year-old senior at Douglas County High…
Erin Mitchell Richeson Named Georgia Beverly Burton Board Member of the Year
Erin Mitchell Richeson has been honored as the Georgia Beverly Burton Board Member of the Year for the Boys and…
Success Stories
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, we see success day in and day out! From our kids to our staff to the supporters that make our work possible, we’re surrounded by everyday heroes. Find out how our Club family is helping make their communities and the world a better place.
Want a New Career?
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, we have trained, dedicated, and nurturing staff. We are fortunate to work with some of the best and brightest minds in the field. No matter your role, we will put your passion to work for our kids. We’d love to meet you and find out how you can help change lives. Come join us!
Want to Volunteer?
We love our volunteers! They give us critical support and show our kids that helping hands extend beyond our doors. Whether you are looking to help with homework, tackle landscaping projects, or coach a sports team, we have the right opportunity for you. We welcome both individuals and groups. Find out how you can give and get involved.