Warm Up Campaign for Central Iowa Youth
Supporting Warmth, Play, and Opportunity with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
November 26, 2023
Caitlin Clark and the Caitlin Clark Foundation proudly partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI) to celebrate 60 years of impact and opportunity for youth across the region. As part of the milestone celebration, Caitlin launched the Foundation’s first-ever product grant, the Warm Up Campaign, focused on meeting practical needs for kids heading into winter.
With support from her longtime partner, Nike, Caitlin donated over 85 hoodies, 75 pairs of gloves, and 85 winter hats—ensuring students across central Iowa would stay warm in the colder months. She also gifted 57 basketballs, 15 footballs, 12 soccer balls, and 15 jump ropes to support play, activity, and teamwork in Boys and Girls Club programs.
But the support didn’t stop there.
Deeply moved by the mission and needs of youth in her home community, Caitlin also announced a donation of $22,000 to kick off fundraising at the BGCCI 60th Anniversary Gala. This financial gift was made in direct alignment with the Caitlin Clark Foundation’s mission to uplift youth through education, nutrition, and sports—three pillars that have shaped Caitlin’s own life and legacy.
The Warm Up Campaign marked the Foundation’s first product grant initiative, demonstrating the powerful impact of showing up with both heart and action.
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Our 60th Celebration was a magical evening that celebrated our founding families and the community that has supported our Club members with overwhelming generosity. The evening was even more magical with the announcement of the first donation from the Caitlin Clark Foundation. We are so grateful to Caitlin and her family for selecting us to share in this special moment.
TONY TIMM, CEO OF BGCCI
BGCCI raised nearly $5 million during the gala, breaking records and honoring the people and programs that have shaped 60 years of youth impact in central Iowa.
About the Caitlin Clark Foundation
Caitlin’s passion and joy on the court inspire her Foundation’s work off the court. The Caitlin Clark Foundation’s mission is to uplift and improve the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition, and sports—three pillars Caitlin believes were foundational in her own success.
