Press Releases from BGCAZ

ASA Partners with Boys & Girls Club and Mesa PD for Four-Week Soccer Program

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s Grant Woods Branch will be hosting a four-week soccer program that includes practices and games for players grades K-8 starting on Monday, February 22. Leading these practice sessions and games will be Officers from the Mesa Police Department who have attended a U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching License course hosted by the Arizona Soccer Association.

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Innovation Virtual Summer School to Help Phoenix’s Most Underserved Children Catch Up on Learning

Today, the leaders of Vista College Prep, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ), UMOM New Day Centers, and Northern Arizona University announced a partnership for an innovative, virtual summer school program designed to help Phoenix’s most underserved children catch up on lost learning time due to the coronavirus.

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Valley Auto Dealers Association Puts Summer Fun Within Reach for Thousands of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Youth

Valley Auto Dealers Association’s (VADA) generous donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley will put summer programming within reach for thousands of families. VADA has donated $240,000 into the organization to provide financial aid to families who need help with summer program fees.

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Governor Ducey Announces $500,000 to Further Expand Child Care

Governor Doug Ducey announced today $500,000 from the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund has been allocated to organizations that provide out-of-school child care in the state. The funding will support extended hours and enrichment programs to meet the increased demand of child care for families while students distance learn and parents or guardians work.

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Arizona Nonprofits Receive Surprise Donations from Amazon to Support Vital Needs during COVID-19

Amazon has donated $110,000 in combined funding to Arizona nonprofit organizations to support vital community needs during the unprecedented COVID-19 economic and health crisis. “Amazon’s commitment to their customers through this crisis has been instrumental in keeping us safe,” said Marcia Mintz, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley.

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Governor Doug Ducey, Boys & Girls Clubs Announce Partnership to Help Address Impacts of COVID-19

Governor Doug Ducey and Boys & Girls Clubs Arizona Alliance today announced emergency operational funding to support youth impacted by COVID-19 school closures. The partnership will enable state funding to compensate Boys & Girls Clubs to provide expanded services to Arizona families, while encouraging and leveraging private donations from individuals, corporations and foundations.

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