Blog: In the Bluelight

 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) hosted its annual Great Futures Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, May 7 at the Fairmont Austin Hotel, located at 101 Red River St. Presented by American Campus Communities, the Great Futures Spring Luncheon brought together...

January 2019—During the 2018 fall semester, students in the University of Texas School of Architecture were met with a unique challenge as they partnered with BGCAA to design concept Club spaces inspired by the opening of our new Home Club, along with feedback from...

Is there anything better than when a kid discovers (and has an opportunity to pursue) their passion with support from those around them? We have the great fortune of witnessing many Club kids as they are encouraged to discover their passions and learn ways to pursue...

Program featured Annual “Youth of the Year” Awards recognizing Club kids who demonstrate exemplary character and leadership (Dec. 11, 2018) — In celebration of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) youth and to honor those whose actions consistently...

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) employees are some of the most dedicated and hardworking employees out there, so it comes as no surprise that a number of BGCAA professional staff members received Rising Star Professional Leadership Certificates on...

Event features Annual “Youth of the Year” Awards recognizing Club kids who demonstrate exemplary character and leadership AUSTIN, TEXAS (Dec. 3, 2018) — In celebration of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) youth and to honor those whose actions...

Funds raised support out-of-school-time youth development programming for more than 7,500 Austin-area kids and teens, and operations for the organization’s Home Club on the Sheth Family Campus opening Spring 2019 AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 6, 2018) — Thanks to the generosity...

As reported recently by the Austin Business Journal, a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin on residential displacement and  gentrification in Austin pinpoints rising concerns for the city’s population, and in particular at-risk...

Annual gala will bring champions for youth development together to support life-changing programs and opportunities for thousands locally  AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 3, 2018) — In celebration of more than 7,500 local Club youth and the mission of building great futures...

World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play generates more than $1.1 million for charity Daily tickets available for the first time and are now on sale for the 2019 event AUSTIN, Texas – Tournament officials announced today in a ceremony at the First Tee of...

AUSTIN, TEXAS (Sept. 19, 2018) — Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, will honor the board of directors of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) with the 2018 League of EAGLES Silver Award during the...

AUSTIN, TEXAS (Sept. 5, 2018) — FORE the kids! Golf enthusiasts of all levels are invited to bring out their clubs to support great futures for local youth during the Club Classic at TopGolf Austin benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA)....