On March 17, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (our national organization headquartered in Atlanta), announced a $281 million donation from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
The generous donation is the “largest collective gift” in our national organization’s 160-year history, and it will be used to support both the national organization and 62 local Boys & Girls Clubs around the country. Unfortunately, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta has NOT been selected as one of those beneficiaries.
It remains unclear what parameters were used to determine which regions would receive a share of the $281M. Although Metro Atlanta was not identified as a beneficiary of the donation, we are so grateful for MacKenzie Scott’s generous contribution to our Movement as a whole.
Gifts like these are rare and have a powerful impact on our national mission. We are energized by the impact this gift will have for our national organization, the 62 local Clubs that were selected by the donor, and young people across America.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA): 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.