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Event: Go All in for the Kids on April 24th!

April 3, 2025
Join us on April 24th, a night of thrilling poker supporting vital youth programs at BGCMLA. Your participation helps provide safe spaces and impactful afterschool and summer activities for local kids and teens.

BGCMLA Youth Find Their Voice at Coke Studio

March 12, 2025
BGCMLA youth rocked Coke Studio at L.A. LIVE in partnership with Coca-Cola! Our 10-week program gave them hands-on experience in music production, songwriting, performance & more, culminating in their original song "Everything Ghana Be OK."

Slam Dunk for Venice: Lakers Gym Renovation

February 28, 2025
The Lakers Youth Foundation renovated the gymnasium at the Venice Boys and Girls Club, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a youth basketball clinic led by local coaches. This renovation, part of the foundation's initiative to provide safe and quality spaces for youth, offers a revitalized space for kids to play, learn, and develop skills. The project underscores the foundation's commitment to empowering young people through sports and creating positive community impact.
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Event: Go All in for the Kids on April 24th!

April 3, 2025
Join us on April 24th, a night of thrilling poker supporting vital youth programs at BGCMLA. Your participation helps provide safe spaces and impactful afterschool and summer activities for local kids and teens.

BGCMLA Youth Find Their Voice at Coke Studio

March 12, 2025
BGCMLA youth rocked Coke Studio at L.A. LIVE in partnership with Coca-Cola! Our 10-week program gave them hands-on experience in music production, songwriting, performance & more, culminating in their original song "Everything Ghana Be OK."

Slam Dunk for Venice: Lakers Gym Renovation

February 28, 2025
The Lakers Youth Foundation renovated the gymnasium at the Venice Boys and Girls Club, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a youth basketball clinic led by local coaches. This renovation, part of the foundation's initiative to provide safe and quality spaces for youth, offers a revitalized space for kids to play, learn, and develop skills. The project underscores the foundation's commitment to empowering young people through sports and creating positive community impact.
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We’re Built to Reverse the Stats.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles, we prioritize the effectiveness and lasting impact of our Club programs. We strive to maintain our Clubs as an essential part of the community, offering crucial support for young people to show significant impact in key metrics: succeeding in high school, developing strong character and leadership skills, and prioritizing their physical and mental wellbeing.

2,000+

youth served per year

6.6 months

is the average growth in reading level over 7 weeks of literacy programming

120

locally developed programs

Every Month

youth-grown produce from our Hydro-Wild Lab is distributed to Club member families and community

200,000+

free, healthy meals served to youth and local communities

91%

of Club members have access to a musical instrument

100+

families adopted by our Clubs to provide essentials, grocery gift cards, and holiday gifts

94%

of Club members feel confident solving math problems

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