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.

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.

The Boys and Girls Club of Lenawee operates out of a special facility in Dreager Middle schools in a partnership with Adrian Public Schools. Incorporated with Michigan as a non-profit corporation. The Club began operations in 2000.

A Boys & Girls Club Provides

A safe place to learn and grow...

Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals...

Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences...

Hope and opportunity.

The Scope of the Movement

·        3.3 million boys & girls served

·        2,851 Club locations

·        Locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands plus domestic and international military bases

·        Some 11,300 trained full-time youth professionals

·        Some 22,500 trained part-time youth professionals