Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, that coordinates a network of local clubs serving youth in marginalized neighborhoods. Through its clubs Challengers, Watts/Willowbrook, Bell Gardens, and Venice, and on-site programming at schools across the area, it delivers a range of youth services. The organization centers its work on Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles, offering activities in STEM, sports, music, and the arts in collaboration with community partners. It aims to expand its offerings to reach more young people while maintaining a safe, stable environment that supports physical and emotional well-being. Recent developments include partnerships that broaden learning opportunities, such as a 2023 collaboration with the Chargers Impact Fund to launch two learning programs for elementary and middle school students. In 2022, Team Liquid announced an esports and STEM education partnership associated with the Challengers Esports Lab.