BGCD’s CEO featured on iHeart Radio Podcast
BGCD’s CEO, Karen Tan, was recently featured on an iHeart Radio podcast. In this inspiring interview, Tan dives deep into BGCD’s mission and the incredible work we’re doing to make…
Grand Prairie Closure Notification
Updated on 9.5.24 The Grand Praire Club will remain closed on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Please stay tuned for further updates, and feel free to contact us at info@bgcdallas.org with any…
CEO Corner: Looking to the School-Year Ahead
As I approach my one-year anniversary as President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD), I’ve been reflecting on this past year. It has been an…
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health
Supporting your child’s mental health is important for their overall well-being and development. The pressures of modern life, school, and social interactions can sometimes take a toll on young minds. Here are…
In Memory of Clint W. Murchison III: A Pillar of BGCD’s Community
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD) mourns the loss of Clint W. Murchison III, whose extraordinary support and dedication have been a cornerstone of our organization for decades.…
Celebrating a New Chapter: Dallas Mavs Foundation and NBA Cares Unveil NBA Finals Legacy Project at East Dallas Club
The grand reveal of the NBA Finals Legacy Project was a day to remember. NBA Cares and the Dallas Mavericks Foundation came together to transform our East Dallas Club to…
BGCD Promotes Swimming Ability with Remodeled Pool, Supporting Minority Communities
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, communities nationwide are gearing up for summer. For Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, we ensure that our Club members, regardless of…
Prom Dress Extravaganza 2024 Recap
Prom season is a memorable time for high schoolers, but for many teens, finding the perfect dress can be a daunting and costly task. That’s why Boys & Girls Clubs…
Introducing Future Stars: Bringing Hockey to BGCD
In an exciting collaboration with the National Hockey League (NHL), the Dallas Stars have launched Future Stars, a program aimed at introducing hockey to communities across the Metroplex. Through this…
Exceptional East Dallas Teen Named ‘Youth of the Year’ by BGCD
Isaac Edwards to Now Vie for State Title and Scholarship East Dallas teen, Isaac Edwards has been named the Youth of the Year Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas.…
Panda Cares Center of Hope Unveiled at Grand Prairie Club
In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Panda Express, we held a ribbon cutting for our newest Panda Cares Center of Hope at our Grand Prairie Club…
Donate Formal Wear for Prom Dress Extravaganza 2024
BGCD will host its annual Prom Dress Extravaganza at our East Dallas Club (new location) on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Guests can choose a free new or gently used dress…
School Site Updates for 2024
BGCD wants to ensure that our Club members can learn and grow by providing high-quality programming in a safe environment. We have taken some time to evaluate our program offerings…
A Season of Giving: Athletes Who Made a Difference this Month
As the holiday season envelops us in the warmth of gratitude and joy, our Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas families have been touched by the generosity of some…
November 3, 2023 Club Closures
We want to inform you that all Grand Prairie ISD and several Uplift Education schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 3. In turn, there will be no Boys &…
Meet Co-Chair of Oak Cliff Advisory Council, Ricky Garcia!
Today we present to you, Ricky Garcia! He has been with BGCD as the co-chair for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas at Oak Cliff for about five years.…
Meet Angelica!
Meet SanJuana Angelica Hernandez, better known as Angelica. She is the Club Services Specialist and has been with BGCD for almost 5 years. We sat down and asked her a…
BGCD Clubs to Host Trunk or Treat Events
Several Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas locations are hosting Trunk or Treat events! These community events bring families together for a fun but safe experience. Car trunks will…
Uplift Wisdom Closed on October 3-4, 2023
The Uplift Wisdom Boys & Girls Club is temporarily closed due to necessary repairs and maintenance work. During this brief closure, we encourage you to visit bgcdallas.org or our social…
Meet former Club kid, Jesus!
Meet former Club kid, Jesus Segovia! He has been involved with Boys & Girls Clubs since 2015. During his time, he was involved in programs like Collegiate STEPS and apart…
Meet Amanda! Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight
Amanda is the Human Resources Generalist for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas. She has been with the movement for almost 13 years. Amanda worked her way up within…
Meet Will!
Will has been involved with East Dallas Boys & Girls Club as a volunteer and spends time there every week. Will is a real estate developer when he’s not volunteering…
NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal makes a surprise appearance at Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club
A few days ago, Shaquille O’Neal, along with media personality RO PARRISH and former NBA star Derrick Battie, made a surprise visit to Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club. Earlier…
Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club Closure Announcement – 10.14.23
Due to a power outage, Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Clubs will be closed on Thursday, September 14. We will not have after-school programming or offer after-school pick-up for that…
School Site Updates
We are excited for another school year to serve your youth within the Dallas ISD locations. To ensure we are ready to welcome our Club members safely, we will begin…
Coach Cal from Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club
Elijah Calloway III, also known as Coach Cal at BGCD, is a Youth Development Professional at Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club and has worked on and off with Boys…
Health Fair & Back to School Bash
Last Saturday at West Dallas Boy & Girls Club was the place to be! We held our Health Fair & Back to School Bash Fair alongside Dallas County Health and…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announces New CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Karen Tan as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. She will begin the role…
Meet Yvonne Hennesy
Here at BGCD we have an amazing community of staff that make our day-to-day operations go smoothly. The success of our organization is greatly due to different staff members that…
Merch Madness with Dallas Cowboy Micah Parsons
Last week we had the honor of partnering with Fanatics and Dallas Cowboy Micah Parsons to bring Merch Madness to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas. Micah came out…
Steve Harvey Shares His Vision with BGCD Teens: “I’m Going to Introduce Kids to Their Dreams”
Earlier this month, three BGCD male teens attended the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp (SHMP) A 13-year-old program born through the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, the camp welcomes young men…
A Summer of Igniting Potentials
As summer approaches, the excitement among our Club kids at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas is contagious. For them, summer is more than just a break from school…
TOPPs 2023: What a Success!
This past Tuesday, we held our annual senior celebration, TOPPs. This is a night honoring the graduating Club members who have participated in Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas’…
Mental Health Awareness: Community Conversations
Last night we enjoyed an insightful discussion about Mental Health Awareness for our May Community Conversations. Our moderator Cherri Rowe was joined by advertising professional and Managing Director at Capella…
National Gospel Recording Artist Kirk Franklin Features Oak Cliff Club Kids in His Latest Music
Gospel artist, songwriter, and choir director Kirk Franklin recently released a music video for his latest single “All Things” featuring Club kids from Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club. Franklin chose…
Math Blazers
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, hundreds of members across different Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas came together at Grand Prairie Boys & Girls Club to participate in our annual…
Volunteer Spotlight: Mark Dann
It is National Volunteer Month, and we had the chance to sit down with one of ours! Our success as an organization wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers! Meet Mark Dann.…
Community Conversations: Workforce
Earlier this month, BGCD’s Chief of Programs Cherri Rowe moderated our April Community Conversation on how to get into today’s workforce and stay in it! There was a lively discussion…
Meet Audrey Robinson!
Meet Audrey Robinson, Director of Boys and Girls Club Navarro. Audrey has been with BGCD for a few years and initially started as Program Coordinator. We sat down with her…
Meet Trevar Little!
Meet Trevar, one of our BGCD alums who is currently at the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University (LSU). When he graduated, we shared with you all his plans…
A Special for Teen Girls by the Dallas Wings
This blog was written and published by Tamara Jolee on May 30, 2023 If there’s any athlete in North Texas who knows about second chances, it’s new Dallas Wings standout Diamond…
Over 200 Kids Watch “Creed III” and Meets World-Class Boxers
The most winningest boxing coach in the world, Dallas native Derrick James, credits his love for boxing to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas. In fact, as a member…
Good Luck – Delilah!
This is Delilah C., our 2023 BGCD Youth of the Year! The YOY program honors our nation’s most awe-inspiring young people on their path to Great Futures. Delilah is from Mesquite…
Meet BGCD Board Member John Zimmerman
Meet BGCD board member John Zimmermann! He’s originally from Lake Highlands and currently serves as the Director of Investments for Sycamore Tree Capital Partners. John initially ran BGCD’s Young Professionals…
Learning Loss Since the Pandemic
COVID-19 has been one of the most difficult times for families across the globe. Many different areas of our lives have been impacted, but we want to shed some light…
CEO Corner Saving Children from a Raging River
A tribal chief once asked, “Why are our children falling into this raging river?” He went upstream to discover the guard rails had been removed. Over so many years, we…
Oak Cliff Pool to Receive Face-Lift!
Last week, former NBA player and Oak Cliff native Derrick Battie, presented a check on behalf of himself, NBA Hall of Famer and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni…