Halloween Greetings and Great Futures Celebration Updates

Upcoming Event

Great Futures Celebration

November 6, 2025, 5-8pm, Lehigh Country Club

More info below!

Supporter Spotlight

Dual Temp

We are so grateful to Dual Temp for returning as our Presenting Sponsor for our Great Futures Celebration! We couldn't do what we do without the support of our community partners, and Dual Temp continues to step up to help. Not only do they help make sure our heating and air conditioning systems are functioning, their support helps make our programming possible.

Introducing our 2025 Emcees, Cam W. and Naz. C.!

One of the many reasons to join us on Thursday is to meet and talk with our Club members, including our incredible emcees, Cam and Naz. Cam graduated from William Allen HS last year and is pursuing a career in automotive mechanical engineering. Naz is currently a senior at Allen, captain of the basketball team, and our Youth of the Year.

Great Futures Celebration is

THIS THURSDAY, Nov. 6th!

Join us on Nov. 6th at Lehigh Country Club!

This is BGCA's biggest fundraiser of the year, and an all-around fun evening! Purchase a ticket to join us at the event, become an event sponsor, or sponsor a child's BGCA membership!

Join Us!

WHAT: Great Futures Celebration, a fun cocktail-style celebration with a silent auction!

WHEN: Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 5-8pm. Brief program at 6:15pm.

WHERE: Lehigh Country Club

WEAR: Business and cocktail attire welcome

WHY Should You Join Us?

Celebrate Elizabeth R. Ortiz, PhD, being recognized for her leadership and commitment to BGCA
Meet our 2025 Youth of the Year and hear their inspiring journey
Enjoy a full bar, hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and a lively silent auction
Most importantly, stand with us in investing in the next generation of future-ready leaders.

CEO Update Video!

Boys & Girls Club of Allentown CEO Katarah Jordan sits down with Elizabeth Ortiz, PhD to find out how she's feeling about being honored at our upcoming Great Futures Celebration! Our Staff and Club members love when Liz stops by the Club, and we can't wait to celebrate her on Nov. 6th!

Watch the Video

Congratulations to our October Employee of the Month

Molly serves as the Education and Outreach Director at our Turner Street Clubhouse. This Summer, she took the initiative to learn about and implement our NASA VIRTEX program. Thanks to her efforts, may of our Club Kids have been inspired to explore future careers in STEM. A longtime Make Your M.A.R.K. teacher, Molly brings that same energy and enthusiasm to her work in the community where she excels at engaging families and proudly representing BGCA at local events. We're so grateful for your creativity, humor, and dedication, Miss Molly!

Happy Halloween!

Our Club members had lots of Halloween fun this year! All our Clubhouses had Halloween parties with games, costumes, and treats. Special thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Allentown for volunteering, Muhlenberg's Phi Mu Phi Kappa Chapter for donating treat bags, and to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs for inviting us to Suites and Treats again this year!

Want to hear about BGCA directly from our Club members?

Join us at our Great Futures Celebration on Nov. 6th!