by Fabiana Montenegro | Sep 19, 2025 | Character & Leadership
This year, our 2026 candidates have worked tirelessly—developing their voices, honing leadership skills, advocating for their communities, and inspiring their peers. From mentoring younger members to leading community projects and speaking up on issues that matter,...
by Fabiana Montenegro | Jul 31, 2025 | Character & Leadership
At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, we believe every teen deserves a clear path to success, no matter where they start. That’s why we’ve launched Next Gen Academy, a new workforce development initiative that equips high school students with the skills,...
by Fabiana Montenegro | Jul 30, 2025 | Character & Leadership, Club Members in the Community
From environmental to civic engagement, our members in the Think, Learn, Create Change (TLC) program are learning to turn bold ideas into real-world impact, one project at a time. Over the past seven weeks, teens from Boys & Girls Clubs at Meadowbrook, Navarro,...
by Fabiana Montenegro | Apr 2, 2025 | Character & Leadership
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) proudly hosted the 2025 Texas Youth of the Year (YOY) program, a prestigious event recognizing the state’s most inspiring young leaders from 25 Texas Boys & Girls Clubs from March 16-18. Throughout the Youth of the...
by Fabiana Montenegro | Mar 31, 2025 | Character & Leadership
Celebrating Women’s History Month at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the incredible contributions of women throughout history and recognize the changemakers shaping our future. At Boys & Girls Clubs of the...
by Fabiana Montenegro | Feb 17, 2025 | Character & Leadership
The 2025 Youth of the Year & Junior Youth of the Year Celebration, held on February 12 at BGCAA’s Home Club campus, honored twelve outstanding young leaders who have shown exceptional dedication to their academics, leadership, and community service. These...