WAYS TO GIVE.
Give the Gift of a Great Future.
Every great future has a starting point. For kids in Schenectady, it starts with you.
Ready to help them soar? Make an online donation today!
Great Futures Club
Great Futures Club is a monthly giving program for Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady supporters and friends. Great Futures Club members, through a monthly tax-deductible membership gift, help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady to help more kids and teens achieve great futures.
Campership Campaign
Help deserving kids in Schenectady enjoy summer at our very own Camp Lovejoy in Altamont, NY! Campership gifts subsidize 60% of every camper’s weekly fee, making it affordable for kids to attend. Join the campaign today!
Mail Your Gift
If you’d like to make a gift via check, please make it payable to ‘BGCS’ and mail to: Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady, PO Box 466, Schenectady, NY 12301
Any Questions?
If you have any questions, feel free to call our Central Services Administration Office at (518) 374-4714 or contact our Advancement Office directly.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
— Margaret Mead
PLANNED GIVING.
Every day we write part of our story — a story that will become a legacy passed down to the next generation. If an important part of your life's story is making a gift that continues giving, then there is no better way to honor that vision than to create a lasting legacy of generosity that will shape the future of generations to come.
The Heritage Club
The Heritage Club is a prestigious donor recognition society honoring those who have shared their intent to include Boys & Girls Clubs in their estate plan. Your Planned Gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady demonstrates the spirit of compassion that is transformative in nature. By including us in your estate plans, you will make a profound and lasting impact on the future of Schenectady’s youth.
How to Join
Joining The Heritage Club is easy. Simply communicate your intentions by signing and returning a Heritage Club Enrollment Form, which is available by reaching out to the Advancement Office of Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady. You may also request to speak with a representative to discuss your specific estate planning needs and opportunities.
Your Gift Matters
Each year we welcome nearly 8,000 kids from across Schenectady County and beyond, and from a multitude of socioeconomic backgrounds.
When you give, you help us provide the innovative programs, proven strategies, and caring mentors that every young person deserves.
Your gift is an investment in the unlimited potential of Schenectady’s youth. Every donation opens doors to opportunity, providing vital academic support, wellness programs, and workforce development that empowers young people to reach their full potential.
Are you a business owner or do you represent a company that believes in supporting our community’s youth? Click the button below to learn more about our Corporate Partnership Program.
The Jeramiah Milbank Society
The Jeremiah Milbank Society recognizes donors who make unrestricted annual campaign gifts of $10,000 or more to their Boys & Girls Club. Funding from these donors helps our organization provide core services and programs to positively impact young people each and every day. Donors are recognized both locally and nationally.
The Lifetime Giving Society
The Lifetime Giving Society honors these incredibly generous individuals who have cumulatively given more than $250,000 over their lifetime. These caring individuals are improving the future of our community by providing critical resources to help Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady implement successful life-enhancing programming for the kids who need us most.

