About Us.

Louisiana Clubs successfully support youth to achieve Academic Success, live Healthy Lifestyles and develop Good Character & Citizenship.

A Little History Lesson.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America began 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.

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What We Do.

Our Clubs work every day to provide safe, positive places staffed with youth development professionals, who mentor and teach the youth they serve.
At the Clubs, members are involved in educational and fun youth-development programs that give each child a sense of competence, power to influence decisions, usefulness and belonging – all qualities that will help them make the most of their lives and become the leaders of today and tomorrow.
Why We Do It.

Young people think of their Club not as a building or a program but as a sanctuary: "A Place Where They Can Become." Our Clubs are one of the few places they can go in life where they feel truly welcomed, cared for, safe, accepted, and included. It is a place where youth willingly receive and openly seek guidance from adults who care.

Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures.

“There is no silver bullet to success. It takes an army of people, a safe environment, high-quality programs and unique experiences to level the playing field for all kids. Boys & Girls Clubs don’t just do one thing, we do whatever it takes to build great futures for Louisiana’s young people.”

Our Goal.

The goal of Boys & Girls Clubs in Louisiana is to lay the foundation for Louisiana to expand upon and grow the mission, vision, programs and outcomes of Boys & Girls Clubs to answer the need of youth in our state.

Our Plan.

Above all else, we seek to expand those results to youth across our State in a responsible manner, holding ourselves accountable to the leaders and investors that provide resources to the mission.