Our Mission
The Springfield Boys & Girls Club serves 2,800 inner city youth per year
in the inner city of Springfield, MA . The Club help to serve youth of all
backgrounds with special concern for those from disadvantaged
circumstances acquire the qualities needed to become responsible citizens
and leaders. The Club accomplishes this by offering children and
teenager’s development programs to enhance their social, emotional,
physical and educational well-being and their self image.
Our History
For over 116 years, The Springfield Boys & Girls Club has been at the
forefront of youth development, working with young people from
disadvantaged circumstances. The Boys & Girls Club of Springfield is part
of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations and Boys &
Girls Clubs of America working to help youth of all backgrounds develop
the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders.
Who We Serve
These are just a few comments from youth and parents that the Club has
affected. The Springfield Boys & Girls Club is proud to be part of these
youth’s and families lives….
“I love this place so much!
It’s like my second home. At the end of the day, I can say I had a good
time.”
(Brianna, age 13)
“My sons ages 8 and 11,
have been coming to the Club for years. They needed something to do
after school and they love it! They look forward to coming everyday!"
(Parent)
“Everytime I have a problem
or I need help I can always talk to someone because they are there for
me.”
(Jacqueline, age 16)
“The Club is not just a
place you have fun, but a place where I can stay out of trouble, get
help with school work as well as everyday life.”
(Robert, age 15)
What We Do
The Springfield Boys & Girls Club is a full-time, year round youth agency
with a special emphasis on serving boys & girls, ages 6 – 18 years of age
from the inner city of Springfield. A large percentage of youth served at
the Club live below moderate or poverty family income levels. 45% of youth
are Hispanic, 40% African American, and 15% Caucasian. Between both the
Carew Street and Indian Orchard site, 2,800 inner city youth are served on
annual basis. Membership fees are affordable and the site is accessible.
No youth is ever turned away from the Club, regardless if they can pay or
not. For many of our youth, the Club is their home away from home and for
many others, their only alternative from the streets.
Our Programs
The Springfield Boys & Girls Club owns and operates the Club facility
located at 481 Carew Street in Springfield, MA. The Club operates a
satellite site located on the grounds of Indian Orchard Elementary during
the academic school year and summer. Both sites operate year round. The
Springfield Boys & Girls Club has a number of successful programs that
they are pleased to share with all of you. They are as follows:
- Leadership & Mentoring
- After School
Programs/Expanded After School Enrichment Program
- Licensed School Aged Day
Care
- Computer classes
- Summer Programs
- Recreational
Activities/Sports
- Arts Programs
- Health & Prevention
Programs
Our Strengths &
Challenges
Over the history of the organization, our greatest strength has been to
meet our challenge to serve our city’s most deserving youth in an
accessible, affordable and safe environment. We continue to meet this
charge each year by reaching out to our community donors including both
individuals and businesses, operating successful fundraisers like the
Annual Festival of Trees as well as developing positive and supportive
relationships with foundations assisting us financially through grant
donations.
We thank you for your interest and support. If you would like further
information regarding all the Springfield Boys & Girls Club programs,
please visit the Springfield Boys & Girls website at
www.sbgc.org. For more
information on upcoming fundraising events or if you would like to make a
donation, please contact us by email at
info@visittreefest.com or call
us at (413) 785-5266. |
