Ways to Support BGCSAK’s Mission

There are many ways to support our mission from gifts of time to gifts of treasure. Check out just a few below: Make a Donation – It’s tax-deductible and easyVolunteer – From coaching athletics to teaching a new skill, volunteers are the heart of Boys & Girls Clubs across Alaska and the nation, come lend a handSponsor…

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Clubhouse Facebook Pages

Did you know that each Clubhouse has its own Facebook page to help inform families about local happenings as well as organizational updates? If you haven’t checked them out, click below and follow your local page to stay updated! BGCSAK Primary Page: https://www.facebook.com/BGCAK –Urban Clubs– Fairbanks Club: https://www.facebook.com/BGCfairbanks/ Mat-Su Valley Club: https://www.facebook.com/BGCMatSu/ Goose Bay/Knik Club:…

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Blitz the Seahawk Brings the Energy & the Shoes!

On July 9, the Northeast Community Center Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska welcomed a very special guest: Blitz, the Seattle Seahawks mascot! With the Kicks 4 Kids initiative in full swing, Blitz helped hand out new shoes to around 100 Club members, just in time for back‑to‑school season. Why it mattered: Bigger than just shoes:This marks the first year…

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We’re Hiring!

We have positions open all over the state. If you’d like to be part of a team dedicated to creating bright futures for Alaska’s kids, check out our openings. Positions include Childcare Teacher, Clubhouse Manager, Executive Assistant, and more!

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska Welcomes New Board Chair Katie Marquette

ANCHORAGE, AK (December 15, 2023)—Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska announces Katie Marquette was elected as its new board chair during a board of directors meeting held Friday, Dec 8, 2023. Marquette has been on the board of directors since 2021. “I firmly believe Katie as our new board chair will help us further our…

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska announces 2024 Arts Contest: The Joy in Our Stories

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska 2023-24 Arts Contest: The Joy in Our Stories Overview Boys & Girls Clubs  of Southcentral Alaska seeks to provide innovative and high-quality arts programming for all youth that stimulates learning and academic success, inspires creativity, explores future careers, and engages in self-expression, critical thinking and problem-solving. The 2024…

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Meet Susan Anderson, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska interim CEO

I’m a relational philanthropic leader on a mission to improve educational outcomes, health equity, and cultural preservation. I have more than 20 years of executive leadership experience overseeing a philanthropic organization working to improve the livelihoods of Alaska Native people and communities. *Dot connecting. I connect ideas, projects, people, and communities together for collective impact….

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PANDA CARES, THE PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION OF PANDA EXPRESS, AND BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA PARTNER TO OPEN PANDA CARES CENTER OF HOPE IN ANCHORAGE 

*Updated 10-06-23 with event time ANCHORAGE, AK – OCTOBER 5, 2023– In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Panda Express will present the ribbon cutting for the newest Panda Cares Center of Hope, taking place at the Boys & Girls Club Northeast Community Center Clubhouse on Friday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Boys…

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Jennifer Patronas Resigns as CEO at Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska

September, 22, 2023 Today, Boys and Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska announces Jennifer Patronas has resigned from her position as Chief Executive Officer, effective Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Patronas joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska in January of 2022. During her time with the organization as CEO, Patronas oversaw profound accomplishments including reorganizing…

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