Ending Our Year with Gratitude and Savvy Year End Giving

As we close out 2025, we want to express our deepest gratitude for everyone who has invested in our mission to help youth thrive in the Metro Baltimore region. As the world rapidly changes around us, one thing remains certain — kids deserve safe, engaging spaces to grow, learn, and thrive. In fact, 94% of BGCMB youth and teen members report that the Club is a safe, positive, fun environment. Your support helps sustain that impact every day.  Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Baltimore continues to see meaningful expansion: 

• Expanded to 10 Club locations 

• Serving 2,000 kids and teens annually 

• Grew our team to 75 mission-driven staff 

• One flagship Club under construction — opening in 2026 

These facilities will expand access to safe, educational programs where young people can build confidence, skills, and support systems to succeed. Your gifts make that growth possible, and we are just getting started! 

Have You Considered? 

There are many ways to give, some that even help keep dollars in your pocket at tax time so that year over year, your investments can work harder and keep your wealth working for kids — not toward your tax bill. 

We make stock gifting simple and straightforward. If you have appreciated stock you’d like to donate, please email Amy Novak at anovak@bgcmetrobaltimore.org 

• Cash donations online or by check — simple and immediate, with a current year tax deduction if you itemize.
  

• Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) — contribute appreciated assets now and recommend grants over time. Learn more here.
  

• Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs — if you’re age 70½ or older, this can lower your taxable income while giving to charity. (Check with your financial advisor.) 
  

• Corporate matching gifts — many companies will match employee charitable gifts, potentially doubling your impact. 
  

• Planned giving and legacy gifts — build long-term support for our mission while achieving estate planning goals. 
  

Explore all of these options and donate securely by visiting our giving page.

Your generosity helps ensure that every child has a safe place to learn, belong, and become their best self — this holiday season and beyond.