Boys and Girls Clubs of America federation of more than 1,006 organizations established (1906) in Boston as the Federated Boys' Clubs to help young people, especially those who are disadvantaged. Later called Boys' Clubs of America, it acquired its present name in 1990. Its headquarters are in Atlanta, Ga. Most clubs consist of a neighborhood building dedicated to children and young people and staffed by professionals and volunteers. The centers are open after school and on weekends to provide a safe place for leisure-time activites such as sports and computer classes.
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Boys & Girls Clubs Call America to Action Concerning Crises Affecting Youth
U.S. Newswire; 10/19/2007; 1754 words;
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hosts Teen Town Hall to Discuss Violence and School Dropout Rates Among Our Nation's Teens
U.S. Newswire; 4/1/2008; 898 words;
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Post Cereals Donates $3 Million To Boys & Girls Clubs Of America
Atlanta Inquirer; 10/28/2000; 472 words;
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Kimberly-Clark Continue Family Strengthening Efforts
U.S. Newswire; 3/7/2007; 845 words;
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Allstate plan National Diversity in Education Program
New York Beacon, The; 7/7/2004; 895 words;
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Outstanding Bullhead City Teen Wins Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Pacific Regional Youth of the Year Title and Scholarship
U.S. Newswire; 7/12/2007; 794 words;
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partnering With MetLife Foundation to Serve More Teens
U.S. Newswire; 4/17/2008; 754 words;
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Connect, Create and Communicate: Kimberly-Clark Teams with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Encourage Family Dialogue this Holiday Season
U.S. Newswire; 12/11/2007; 741 words;
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John Antioco Gives $1 Million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America
U.S. Newswire; 6/25/2007; 357 words;
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Names Microsoft Exec as Chairman- Elect
Wireless News; 1/25/2008; 720 words;
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Names 1998-99 National Youth of the
Tennessee TRIBUNE, The; 11/18/1998; 597 words;
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America & Kimberly-Clark Corporation Release New Cookbook to Help Families Spend Quality Time Together
U.S. Newswire; 4/3/2008; 544 words;
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Hanes Sports On The Go Tour And The Boys & Girls Clubs Of America
Atlanta Inquirer; 11/18/2000; 271 words;
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Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Opens New Learning Center
New York Beacon, The; 5/22/2002; 478 words;
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Outstanding Lagrange Teen Named Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Youth of the Year
U.S. Newswire; 9/19/2007; 819 words;
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