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This excerpt is from a story originally published by the Yuma Sun. Visit their website for the full article. Robotics builds patience, skills at Boys & Girls Club in Yuma January 9, 2026 For Sofia Berahmand, working with LEGO robotics has taught more than engineering skills. “At first I didn’t have a lot of

The Yuma branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley partnered with local volunteers and sponsors for its annual Back-to-School Shopping event at JCPenney. With support from Metro by T-Mobile, Dutch Bros, and Raising Cane’s, 15 Club members were given $250 each to shop for essential school

The newly reimagined Yuma Boys & Girls Club officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a major milestone for local families. Thanks to strong support from the City of Yuma, community partners, and generous donors—including $100,000 from the Yuma City Council and

At BGCAZ, teens are getting the chance to shape their own after-school experience through Teen Takeover. Designed to give young people a place to connect, relax, and have fun after school, the program also emphasizes positive interaction and learning opportunities. What makes Teen Takeover

The Taco Bell Foundation donated $30,800 to the Boys & Girls Club of Yuma this week, with the gift presented during a special event that also treated kids to free Taco Bell. The donation comes from the chain’s round-up program, where customers choose to round up their purchases to support

On a recent broadcast of Today in Yuma with Jennifer Blackwell and Teresa Stob, listeners heard from Steven Dennis, a local athlete preparing for a national strongman competition in Denver this June. Dennis, who began training only a few years ago, has already earned first-place titles in both

This summer in Yuma, kids at the local Boys & Girls Club are diving into more than just swimming lessons — they’re gaining life skills, healthy habits, and a shot of inspiration from the Michael Phelps Foundation. Partnering with the Yuma Heat swim team, the program offers eight swim sessions and

Fifteen students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley – Yuma Branch participated in a heartwarming Back-to-School Shopping event on Saturday morning at JCPenney in Yuma, supported by Metro by T-Mobile, Dutch Bros., and Raising Cane’s. Each student, selected for their financial

Charitable donations blessed the Yuma Boys and Girls Club. With the help the Optimist Club of Yuma, JCPenney Communities Foundation, and Prison Hill Brewing Company, the Boys and Girls Club has been able to transform the old teen center to a teen takeover. The re-imagined space includes several

The local chapter of the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley (BGCAZ) treated dozens of kids to a shopping spree Saturday morning. The event, which was in collaboration with Raising Cane's and Dutch Bros., took place at the Walmart on Pacific Avenue at 8:30 a.m., where kids each received