Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with several women in Hartford, Conn. Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club. A cause was born.
In 1906, several Boys Clubs decided to affiliate. The Federated Boys Clubs in Boston was formed with 53 member organizations – this marked the start of a nationwide Movement.
In 1931, the Boys Club Federation of America became Boys Clubs of America.
In 1956, Boys Clubs of America celebrated its 50th anniversary and received a U.S. Congressional Charter.
To recognize the fact that girls are a part of our cause, the national organization's name was changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1990. Accordingly, Congress amended and renewed our charter.
2006 marked the Centennial year of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as we celebrated 100 years of providing hope and opportunity to young people across the country.
Additionally, 2006 marked the year that the Partnership of Rural Colorado Boys & Clubs was formed in order to meet the special needs of rural kids and rural communities.
For More Information Contact:
Julie Mordecai
719.580.0379
If you would like to invest in youth throughout rural Colorado contributions can be sent directly to:
Partnership of Rural Colorado Boys & Girls Clubs
c/o Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
103 Smokey Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Communities we serve
