BGG Foundation

10/15/2026

At BGG we love bringing the newest gaming experiences to the youth and community while also sharing the classics. This day we brought the PS2 and other consoles to the south side of STL to show the youngsters what came before them. NBA 2K5 and Guitar Hero are over 21 years old but the curiosity and passion for gaming never changes. We love what we do and we love our youth here in St. Louis. Gaming connects us all and we’re proud to keep that spirit alive. 💯💯💯

10/12/2026

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10/05/2026

We were honored to attend the St. Louis County Library Gala & Afterparty as President of the St. Louis County Library Foundation Young Friends Board (Prologue Society). Witnessing the library’s profound impact on our community and its growing resources was truly inspiring.
The Library is more than you imagined.
They open doors and resources to all!

Bringing BGG Foundation, to the afterparty allowed us to share the same gaming experiences we offer youth with adults.
Fun, safe spaces for connection and joy are essential for everyone!

I deeply appreciate Kristen’s visionary leadership and her support in partnering with BGG to create inclusive gaming spaces throughout St. Louis County.
This gala was a powerful celebration of community, connection, and the vital role of the library.

Grateful for my interns, team, and everyone we connected with. Together, we will continue building experiences that bring opportunity and joy to all.

09/28/2026

Yesterday’s Start The Peace event, led by STL Legends KyJuan Cleveland & Murphy Lee, challenged St. Louis’s most violent label head-on. STL is full of strong, beautiful people, untapped community power, and real leaders making change.

We brought BGG gaming live on Twitch right into the heart of the community. It was not just for fun, but to create new ways to connect and build peace within our community.

Thanks to everyone who showed up and gave time and energy. But this is just the start. Change begins with us stepping up and owning it. How will you take action?

St. Louis is more than its reputation. We’re the ones who decide its future.


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09/14/2026

🙌🏾 "I’m honored to make the St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40!
As a STL native, I’m proud to lead The BGG Foundation.
What started as an idea has grown into a movement creating spaces for young gamers to develop through competition, teamwork, and opportunities.
This work is more than gaming, it’s where crucial skills are built and leaders are made.
Change starts with us.

Join us and support our work at thebggfoundation.org
Let’s go!! 💯💯

https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/event/172516/2026/2026-40-under-40
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09/11/2026

🌟 We’re beyond proud to celebrate our founder and CEO, Rob Powell III, on graduating from the Greater St. Louis, Inc. Fellows Experience as the very first Community Impact Fellow and recipient of the Valerie E. Patton Scholarship with the Platinum 20 cohort!

Robert’s leadership journey through this program has been truly inspiring. His commitment to authenticity, community, and growth is shaping the future of the BGG Foundation and making a meaningful impact on the young gaming community he serves. Through his work, Robert is empowering the next generation of gamers and leaders.


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09/04/2026

08/12/2026

We are proud to partner with 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘. at their Step Camp held at the North County Rec Center.
Gentlemen of Vision is the nation’s most accomplished youth step organization. Their camp is where discipline is built, confidence is earned, and brotherhood begins.

We brought gaming and esports to the youth at their camp, combining the art of stepping with the excitement of gaming.

What makes this partnership even more special is the full circle moment. Our founder Rob Powell III first connected with Gentlemen of Vision back in 2015 during his donation management days when he helped raise funds for their organization. Ten years later, we had the honor of gaming with their next generation of steppers.

Together, we leveled up youth one step and one game at a time. 🚀🎉

07/28/2026

🎉🎮 Hey BGG fam! We’re proud to share our brand-new animated intro, premiered at our Got Game Tournament this weekend and now live for all to see!
Straight outta STL, this intro means the world to us. ❤️🎬

Watch our founder Rob Powell III pull the legendary BGG Sword of the Community ⚔️🔥 and spot familiar faces from our amazing past and current interns Scott Johnson Corrin Ward Rae Fletcher Springfield who’ve shaped BGG over 3 years. Plus, catch BGG legends Josh Powell , Chino Erokwu Powell, Chris Boyd, and the all-time fave dog, Pearl 🐾 making a special cameo!

This animation celebrates the impact BGG has made and our love for the best people and the best place in the world
St. Louis 🏙️💜.

Get ready for the next chapter of BGG! 🚀🎉

🎶- Josh Powell - We Gon Slide

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07/27/2026

The GOT Game Tournament was a blast! We awarded $500 to the first-place winners in Smash, Brawlhalla, and 2X0. Congrats to all, especially and .__ , the back-to-back champ of Brawlhalla and 2X0!

Thanks to University of Missouri-St. Louis for supporting youth esports professionals and to the BGG team for handling everything from planning to registration and tech support.
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We also launched our new BGG Foundation mobile app where players can track leaderboard progress, find esports opportunities in the directory, and see upcoming tournaments.

Big thanks to the St. Louis County Library for hosting us. Can’t wait for the next one!

📸 Chris Boyd

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