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New Boys & Girls Club Partnership with East Aurora Schools to Help Students

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All 14 East Aurora Elementary Schools Now Have After-School Boys & Girls Clubs

 
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We are grateful to AT&T, Compudopt, and Motif Events for making an incredible impact on our Club kids and families in Elgin. Together, these partners helped bridge the digital divide and support academic success by providing more than 200 Club members with free laptops and backpacks.

With the right tools in hand, our members are better prepared to learn, explore, and succeed—both in and out of the classroom. Thank you to our partners for investing in Great Futures!

Aurora Looks to Boys & Girls Clubs for After School Summer Programs

New Partnership to Provide After School Child Care for Waubonsee Community College Student Parents

 
 

We were honored to welcome Academy Award-winning actor and longtime Boys & Girls Clubs of America advocate Denzel Washington to our South Elgin clubhouse to celebrate a historic milestone—the opening of the 5,000th Boys & Girls Club. As a proud Club alum, Denzel shared powerful stories about how the Club shaped his life and inspired generations of youth.

His visit marked a moment of pride and reflection for our community, reminding us all of the lasting impact of mentorship, safe spaces, and opportunity for every child.

MLB joins Denzel Washington to Open 5,000th Boys & Girls Club!

BGCNCIL receives $1 million federal grant for Elgin clubhouse improvements.

 
 

Elgin teen named Illinois Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Nicor Gas Foundation makes $40,000 investment to support BGCNCIL's Workforce Development program.

Elgin Donor Club book review raises $12.6k for local charities!

 
 

School District U-46 celebrated its 20-year partnership with BGCNCIL by awarding it the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Partner of the Year Award.

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