Join a Club

Our Clubs are open to all young people between the ages of 5-18. BGCGW prides itself on its safe youth facilities, clubs that are open daily, its dedicated professional staff, and its affordability to all youth. Membership entitles you to get involved in as many Club activities as you’d like, from sports to arts and everything in betweeen.

Each Club has a nominal membership fee, but NO CHILD IS EVER TURNED AWAY FOR BEING UNABLE TO PAY.

Become a Member Today! Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington

To join a Club:

1. Download and Print the membership form. 
2. Find a Club that is near your child’s home, school, or your place of employment.
3. Bring the membership form and dues to the nearest Club to get a membership card and the opportunity for your child to make new friends, have fun, and learn new skills!

Membership Benefits

• Safe, Positive Environment for youth to participate in a variety of fun programs and activities.
• Fun with a Sense of Belonging – As personal connections are formed with staff members and other Club members, the Club becomes yours.
• Supportive Relationships - Clubs provide youth with the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with peers and adults.
• Opportunities and Expectations - Club members acquire a range of physical, social, technological, artistic, and life skills. They receive homework assistance and tutoring, establish better study habits, and are encouraged to aggressively pursue a post-secondary education. High expectations for Club members are consistently communicated and reinforced by staff.
• Recognition – Club members are constantly recognized for their Club, school, and personal accomplishments.

Donate

Positively Impact A Child’s Life

Thank you for considering a gift to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW). Your generosity can help improve the lives of the youth and teens that need it the most, and help us deliver measurable impact in the communities we serve. Below are many of the ways you can support BGCGW, as well as a number of options to help you plan your gift. Please contact us for more information.

Ways To Give

Give Online

Give a gift online now securely through Network for Good. To make a gift online, please use our secure online gift option.

Check or Money Order

Please fill out our Donation Form, designating amounts and other pertinent information. Send a printout of the form with your check made payable to:

Credit Card Gifts

A credit card gift to BGCGW is not only convenient, it also entitles you to the same income-tax deduction as a gift of cash. To make your gift, use our secure donation form, or call the Development Office at 202-540-2300.

Electronic Fund Transfer

Through electronic transfer, BGCGW offers you the opportunity to make your gift without writing a check. With your authorization, your checking account will be automatically debited in the amount you designate at the same time each month. At any time you desire, you may change or cancel your authorization- you retain control throughout the entire process. For additional information, please contact the Development Office at 301-562-2000 or print and return the Donation Form to:

Wire Transfer

To wire a gift to BGCGW, please contact us at 202-397-1798, Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 2:00pm for assistance.

Matching Gifts

There are thousands of companies nationwide that will match an employee’s charitable contribution- often doubling or even tripling the amount of the original gift. In some cases, companies even match gifts made by retired employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please use our convenient search engine (or listing if possible).

Gift Pledges

BGCGW welcomes your gift through a pledge — a formal statement of intention to make a gift to the organization. With a pledge, you may complete your gift by making regular payments over time. Each payment on your pledge is eligible for an income-tax charitable deduction. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 202-540-2300.

Securities/Stock

Making a gift of Appreciated Securities/Stock to BGCGW such as stocks, mutual fund shares, or other appreciated assets can be a great tax-efficient donation method. In most instances, you can take a tax deduction for the full market value of the gift and avoid any capital gains tax. If you have further questions, or would like assistance in making a gift of securities/stock, please contact the Development Office at 202-540-2300 and we would be happy to assist you.

Planned Gifts

The BGCGW planned giving staff will work closely and confidentially with you and your financial advisers to ensure that your gift achieves your individual goals and expresses your personal vision for our organization. For additional information or assistance, please contact the Director of Sponsorships & Corporate Relations at 202-540-2322.

In-Kind Donations

If you would like to give something other than money, please fill out our In-Kind Donation Form.

In-Kind Donations

Thank you for considering Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington for your in-kind donation. Our Clubs appreciate and accept in-kind donations which enhance our youth development services and programs. Each of our Clubs has different needs for donations of new or gently used items based on the time of year and Club location.

In-kind donations that we regularly accept are:

• School supplies (including art supplies)
• Electronics (computers, gaming systems, etc.)
• Some fitness equipment
• Sporting equipment
• Donated services such as landscaping, construction, etc.
• Tickets for local shows including sporting events, plays, musicals, etc. (at least 48 hours notice required)

Volunteer

Do you have some free time on weekdays? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of our youth? Everyday hundreds of volunteers help staff Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) sites throughout the metropolitan area. Volunteers play a major role in the success of the organization and can be involved in a variety of capacities including coaching, tutoring, mentoring, helping in administrative areas, fundraising, among other roles. (Click here for a general listing.) What better way to support your community and meet new people with like-minded interests than volunteering with your local BGCGW site?!?

For current opportunities at the FBR, Manassas and Germantown Branches, please visit our Volunteer Link website. Please note that the site lists opportunities for these Clubs only! For opportunities with other Clubs, please call those sites directly for more information.

Take a look at the information below to see what you need to do to get involved!

VOLUNTEERS 18 years and older (ADULTS):
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a social security number
2. Must complete the Volunteer Application and Background Investigation Consent form in its entirety including social security number, date of birth, and required signature
3. Return with a copy of a photo ID
4. Meet with your Site Director/Volunteer Manager to review policies, practices, and your specific volunteer opportunity

VOLUNTEERS 17 years and younger (MINORS):
1. Must complete the Volunteer Application; however, minors are exempt from a background check
2. MUST obtain a parent/guardian signature on their application; MUST be at least 13 years old
3. Return with a copy of a photo ID
4. Meet with your Site Director/Volunteer Manager to review policies, practices, and your specific volunteer opportunity

GROUP VOLUNTEERS:
1. Must complete the Volunteer Group Application. Groups volunteering on a one-time basis will not need to have a background check conducted; however those volunteering for more than one week will need to complete individual volunteer applications, and background checks will need to be conducted
2. Meet with your Site Director/Volunteer Manager to review policies, practices, and your specific volunteer opportunity

COURT-ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE:
1. Must complete the Volunteer Application and Background Investigation Consent form in its entirety including social security number, date of birth, and required signature
2. Return with a copy of a photo ID
3. Return with a copy of ALL Court documents listing the offense, required number of hours and deadline to complete hours; PLEASE BE AWARE THAT APPLICANTS WITH SERIOUS OFFENSES WILL NEED TO BE APPROVED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT &/ HUMAN RESOURCES
4. Meet with your Site Director/Volunteer Manager to review policies, practices, and your specific volunteer opportunity

All completed and signed forms should be returned to the organization’s Volunteer Coordinator at BGCGW Headquarters at 4103 Benning Road NE (WDC 20019) or via email at eabraham@bgcgw.org.

Planned Giving

Make a Sustainable Impact

Making a planned gift is one of the best ways to support Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. Planned gifts allow donors to make a significant impact on the lives of young people over an extended period of time while taking advantage of many benefits, which may:

• Reduce your taxes
• Increase your income
• Conserve your family's wealth
• Fulfill your charitable goals
• Be designed to reflect your special interests

1886 Society

Donors who make a planned gift of any kind will be recognized as members of The 1886 Society, named after the founding year of BGCGW.

If you are interested in any of our Planned Giving options, we will be pleased to work with you and your advisors to develop a planned gift that best suits your particular needs. For more information or to discuss your needs in confidence, please contact Paul Alagero.

Planned gifts can be made in one of many ways:

Charitable Remainder TrustA

Charitable Remainder Trust may be funded with cash or appreciated assets such as securities, real estate or other property. You and/or other beneficiaries can receive income for life or for a set number of years. You receive an immediate charitable income tax deduction, immediate income and may receive relief from tax on capital gain. When the trust expires, the assets remaining in trust go to support the mission of BGCGW.

Charitable Lead Trust

This can allow you to pass wealth to your children or grandchildren with minimal taxation. Sometimes called a "reverse charitable remainder trust," a charitable lead trust provides income to BGCGW for a period of up to twenty years. When the trust expires, the principal is returned to you or your heirs with significant estate and inheritance tax savings.

Retained Life Interest

You may choose to donate your home, vacation property or other real estate to BGCGW while retaining use of it for the lifetime of you and your spouse. You will receive an immediate charitable gift income tax deduction, avoid tax on capital gain and the property is removed from your estate. So long as you retain use of the property, you are responsible for its maintenance and the payment of property assessments.

Bequests

Naming BGCGW as a beneficiary of your will can, when properly planned, reduce the rate at which your estate is taxed. You can make a charitable bequest of a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate or the remainder of your estate after planning to care for your family and friends.