Blog: In the Bluelight
Your inside look at the stories, updates, and impact shaping Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area.
Great Leaders Start Here: Celebrating Youth, Impact, and Vision at the 2026 Great Futures Luncheon
On May 1, community leaders, supporters, and friends came together for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) 2026 Great Futures Luncheon—an inspiring afternoon grounded in one powerful message: Great Leaders Start Here. Thanks to the generosity of our...
Launching Pathways to Careers for Youth: Ladders for Leaders Powered by Boys & Girls Clubs
This April, we celebrated the official integration of Ladders for Leaders into Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This milestone reflects a belief we’ve long shared: when we work together, we can create even stronger,...
Community & Club Connections: April 2026
Community & Club Connections: March 2026
100 Years of Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the resilience, creativity, and courage of Black communities whose stories and contributions continue to shape our world. 2026 marks 100 years of Black History Month, rooted in Carter G. Woodson’s vision to ensure Black...
Soccer Mini-Pitch Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area
On February 5, 2026, we celebrated more than the grand opening of the new Senator Judith Zaffirini Soccer Mini-Pitch—we opened the door for more champions on and off the field. Thanks to the Zaffirini Family Foundation and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Club members now...
Community & Club Connections: February 2026
Welcoming Raj Doshi as Board Chair of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) is proud to welcome Raj Doshi as our new Board Chair, following the successful completion of Mario Zambrano’s term. This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter for our organization as we continue expanding...
Community & Club Connections: January 2026
Honoring the 2026 Youth of the Year & Junior Youth of the Year Leaders
The 2026 Youth of the Year & Junior Youth of the Year Celebration honored twelve outstanding young leaders who have shown exceptional dedication to their academics, leadership, and community service. These inspiring students represent schools across Austin ISD...
Board Spotlight: Mario Zambrano Named 2025 Southwest Region Area Council Board Member of the Year
A Well-Deserved Honor We are proud to announce that Board Member Mario Zambrano has been recognized as the 2025 Southwest Region Area Council Board Member of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This distinguished honor, announced during the 2025...
Welcoming Three New Members to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Board of Directors
At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA), strong leadership drives meaningful opportunities for the youth we serve. We are thrilled to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors, each bringing unique expertise and a shared commitment to supporting...
