About Us

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier has been opening doors to lifelong success since 1954 and helping local kids and teens reach their full potential to become who they were meant to be. Formerly known as the Gainesville-Hall County Boys Club, BGCL continues to provide a safe environment where kids can go after school and during the summer to connect with others, build skills and confidence and create greater futures. 

Our Mission

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Our Vision

To provide a world class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship and living a healthy lifestyle.

Our Core Beliefs:

Boys & Girls Clubs Provide:

A safe place to learn and grow.
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals.
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.
Hope and opportunity.

By the Numbers

20 Club Sites

where members find a place to become

Over 4,300

youth served annually

1000+

members served daily

More than

200 employees and 400 volunteers

providing guidance & education

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier is a Place to Become

Excited about Learning

88%

of teens plan to pursue higher education after high school

Involved in the Community

53%

of teen Club members volunteer at least once a month

Physically Fit

65%

of Club members are physically active at least 5 days a week

Partners

Thanks to our generous partners we are able to provide outstanding youth development programs that provide hope and opportunity to thousands of young people.

Our History
Our Leadership
Our Financials

What We Do

We create great futures for our youth with programs aimed at ensuring the kids we serve succeed in school, live healthy lives and give back to their communities.

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