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Chase for Business Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa’s ‘Career Pathways’ Program with $42,500 contribution to Advance Career Readiness Across Communities
DES MOINES, IA,  4/21/2024– Chase for Business and iHeartMedia teamed up to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI), with...
Apr 21


Announcing the 2025 Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year
Each year, we are impressed and inspired by the BGCCI Youth of the year finalists. It takes an incredible amount of dedication and commitmen
Mar 18


Career Pathways Summer Programming
Summer 2024 brings exciting happenings to BGCCI’s career pathways programming including internships, employer partner field trips,...
Jun 14, 2024


It’s Summertime at BGCCI!
Summer is here, and at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI), we're gearing up for a season of fun, growth, and endless...
Jun 5, 2024


BGCCI 2024 Annual Report
As we enter 2024, I am filled with a profound sense of pride and gratitude. Pride in the critical work of our mission, and pride in this...
Apr 3, 2024


BGCCI Announces 2024 Youth of the Year
Congratulations to our 2024 Youth of the Year, Kayleigha! Selected among three outstanding youth, Kayleigha was named the Youth of the...
Mar 6, 2024


Nearly $5,000,000 Raised at 60th Anniversary Gala
BGCCI broke records on Friday, November 17 in celebration of our 60th anniversary, raising nearly $5 million to support our kids and...
Nov 21, 2023


Community Difference Makers Podcast
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa CEO Tony Timm, and past Board President, David Chapman, joined Emily Abbas on the Bankers Trust...
Jul 26, 2023


BGCCI 2023 Annual Report
This is a historic year—2023 commemorates the 60th anniversary of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa! On September 9th, 1963, five...
Mar 20, 2023


BGCCI Announces 2023 Youth of the Year
Congratulations to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa's 2023 Youth of the Year, Delanee! The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious...
Mar 13, 2023


Maker Madness At Club
By: Monica Post, STEM Coordinator BGCCI Members have been focused on being Makers this winter. So, what is a maker and what does that...
Feb 1, 2023


Watch the 2023 Club Talent Show!
Although our 2023 Club Talent Show looked a bit different this year due to the winter storm, our Club members still had a great afternoon...
Jan 31, 2023


Clubs Closed December 22-January 3
Due to weather, ALL BGCCI Club sites and administrative offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, December 22. Clubs and administrative...
Dec 21, 2022


CEO Tony Timm Featured on The Iowa Podcast
CEO Tony Timm was recently featured on the Iowa Podcast to discuss children in central Iowa and his previous role supporting Iowa's...
Dec 6, 2022


Ways to Give this Holiday Season
Today’s young people are tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and problem solvers. Now through the end of the year, your support to the Boys &...
Nov 1, 2022


BGCCI's Record-Breaking Event Honored Ellie Glazer Ziegler
Last month, we broke records with our Old Bags is Back luncheon, raising more than $618,000 to support Des Moines kids and teens! Led by...
Oct 3, 2022


Social, Emotional Learning at Club
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is an important aspect of human growth and development, as it emphasizes the necessity for meaningful...
Jul 18, 2022


Summer STEM at BGCCI
By: Monica Post, STEM Coordinator Touching a bison, exploring the prairie, geocaching for treasure, wading cool streams, these are just a...
Jul 1, 2022


6th Annual Great Futures Golf Tournament - Feeding the Future 50/50 Raffle
Of the nearly 1,800 youth that BGCCI serves across Central Iowa, 100% of members qualify for free or reduced lunch. Your support of our...
May 17, 2022


Studebaker Club Closed Thursday, May 12
Due to safety concerns related to the high temperatures, our Studebaker Club will be closed today. Afterschool programming will resume...
May 12, 2022
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