Grants that fund STEM labs. Teens crowned Youth of the Year. Alumni who come home to give back. The latest from BGCNF.
Grants, Club Kid wins, new partnerships, and milestones across our 55 Clubs in Northeast Florida.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., – Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida (BGCNF) is proud to announce it has received
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Media are invited to attend Fanatics Serve Day at the Clanzel T. Brown Boys &
JACKSONVILLE, Fl. – Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida (BGCNF) has received a $50,000 grant from AT&T to advance digital literacy at five of its community-based Clubs that are most in need of technology updates. The funding will enhance technology access, modernize learning environments, and expand programs that help youth build the skills needed to succeed in school, work, and life.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Three extraordinary young leaders took center stage as Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida hosted an unforgettable 2026 Youth of the Year Awards Ceremony on February 6, 2026, in Jacksonville. These inspiring individuals, chosen from across the organization’s 59 Clubs, were celebrated for their resilience, leadership, and dedication to their communities. The evening also showcased the creative talents of Club youth and highlighted the life-changing impact of Boys & Girls Clubs programs.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 7, 2026 – As the new year gets underway, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is celebrating a meaningful investment in youth education with the opening of the Panda Cares Center of Hope Learning Center at its Victory Pointe Club in the Victory Pointe Apartments at 6750 Ramona Blvd on Jacksonville’s Westside. The newly renovated space, made possible by a $45,000 grant from Panda Cares, is providing local youth with an inspiring environment to learn, grow, and strengthen both academic and social skills.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., November 18, 2025 – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida has received a $75,000 contribution from Honda to upgrade and expand STEM labs at 15 Club locations across Duval County. These enhancements will include hands-on learning stations, 3D printers, robotics kits, and interactive technology designed to ignite curiosity and build skills in science, technology, engineering, and math.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is proud to announce it has received $30,000 in grant funding from the United Way of St. Johns County to support critical youth development programs at THE PLAYERS Championship Boys & Girls Club.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida proudly announced that Paris Richardson, the newly crowned 2025 Miss Florida, has been awarded the inaugural Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Alumni Award. The recognition honors former Club members who have gone on to achieve distinction in their chosen fields while making a meaningful impact in their communities.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller, through the Ventrell Miller Foundation, is teaming up with Universal Property & Casualty Insurance to host a Back-to-School Event with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida aimed at equipping and inspiring local children as they head into the new school year.
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