Meet Kemariyah: Youth of the Year for Warren Boys & Girls Club
Kemariyah is a 17-year-old junior who grew from reserved to confident leader. She mentors, leads service projects, and supports younger members daily. She plans a…
Meet Robert: Youth of the Year for Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club
Robert is a 17-year-old senior who’s grown as a leader through Club responsibilities and holiday volunteer events. He brings friends to the Club to share…
Meet Amani: Youth of the Year for Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club
Amani is a 16-year-old junior who found authenticity and leadership through Keystone and Legacy Leaders. She volunteers citywide, mentors at her arts school, and coaches…
Meet Fatoumata “Fatima”: Youth of the Year for Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club
Fatima is a 16-year-old junior, Keystone vice president, Teen Ambassador, and Youth of the Year. The Club helped her overcome shyness and become a mentor.…
Meet Willie: Youth of the Year for John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club
Willie is a 17-year-old senior who grew at Harland through leadership and hosting Club events. He’s explored colleges aligned with his major and serves at…
Meet Darreona: Youth of the Year for Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club
Darreona is a 17-year-old senior who learned teamwork, life skills, and confidence at her Club. She volunteers at the front desk and helps younger kids…
Lyra is a 15-year-old sophomore active at Camp Kiwanis and Barksdale. She overcame bullying and anxiety, became an F.I.T., and now mentors younger youth. She…
Meet Zoe: Youth of the Year for A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club
Zoe is a 15-year-old sophomore who grew into a confident speaker and artist through Barksdale’s programs. She tutors, staffs the front desk, and creates posters…
Meet Serigne: Youth of the Year for A. W. “Tony” Matthews Boys & Girls Club
Serigne is a 17-year-old senior who found leadership through Keystone and CS Club. He advocated with government leaders to protect Club funding and volunteers with…
Meet Ja’Nyshua: Youth of the Year for At-Promise SouthWest Boys & Girls Club
Adiya is a 17-year-old senior who found confidence through Club programs like Money Matters and SAT prep. She volunteers with Atlanta’s homeless community and leads…
Meet Adiya: Youth of the Year for East DeKalb Boys & Girls Club
Adiya is a 17-year-old senior who found confidence through Club programs like Money Matters and SAT prep. She volunteers with Atlanta’s homeless community and leads…
A Home Run for Rockdale County! Barksdale Club Baseball Field Gets a Major League Makeover
In a powerful display of community collaboration, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA), the Atlanta Braves, and Major League Baseball (MLB) have teamed…
