BGCA
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | Boys & Girls Clubs of America |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
BGCA stands for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a nonprofit abbreviation.
National organization that supports thousands of local clubs providing after-school and summer programs, homework help, sports and mentoring, mainly for young people from low-income communities.
Example: After school, she walks to the BGCA club two blocks from her apartment.
Usage notes
The movement began with a boys' club in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1860, and a national federation formed in 1906. Girls were added to the national name in 1990. Many clubs operate on military bases and in public housing developments.
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