Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a national organization of local chapters which provide voluntary after-school programs for young people. The organization, which holds a congressional charter under Title 36 of the United States Code, has its headquarters in Atlanta, with regional offices in Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, New York City and Los Angeles. BGCA is tax-exempt and partially funded by the federal government.
The Boys and Girls Club logo was designed by Saul Bass in 1978. | |
| Formation | 1860 |
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| Type | Youth organization |
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | "Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence." |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
Region served | United States |
Budget (2016) | $1.85 billion (revenue) $1.73 billion (expenses) |
| Website | bgca.org |
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