Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
BGCSV is a mid-sized nonprofit that provides after-school and summer youth development programs for low-income, at-risk youth in Santa Clara County. It operates 40 Clubhouse facilities across San Jose, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy, serving more than 5,000 young people aged 5 to 18 and up. As a chartered affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, BGCSV pursues a youth development approach designed to build self-esteem through belonging, usefulness, competence, and influence. Based in San Jose, California, BGCSV serves communities across Silicon Valley as part of the broader nonprofit sector. Founded in 1944, the organization has grown its network of clubhouses to reach youth across the region. In 2025, BGCSV expanded through a merger with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Contra Costa, broadening its regional footprint.