July was a pivotal month for Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier and for after-school programs nationwide. While it brought its share of challenges and uncertainty, it also became a powerful reminder of our community’s strength and our shared commitment to the kids who need us most. At a time... Read More
Summer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier kicked off with a big bang. Club Kids have immersed themselves in all the fun of summer camp, coupled with learning, mental wellness and physical fitness. Our amazing staff has done an incredible job, keeping our kids engaged, motivated and excited.... Read More
Each day, we celebrate the journey of this life. There is always something to be grateful for when we pause and truly reflect. Here, at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier (BGCL), we are thankful to the people who help us to open doors full of amazing opportunities for... Read More
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier is a cornerstone of youth development in northeast Georgia, providing critical support to families via 23 club locations. With the help of 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funding, the only federal funding stream dedicated to afterschool and summer learning programs, Boys... Read More
GAINESVILLE, GA — July 11, 2025 – Local after-school programs that provide a safe space for children in Hall, Habersham, and Forsyth counties are at risk due to a recent federal funding freeze. The freeze of more than $6 billion in federal education grants includes 21st Century Community Learning Centers... Read More
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier Youth Ride into Summer with New Bikes from Teknor GAINESVILLE, GA – JUNE 25, 2025 – On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the Joseph F. Walters Boys & Girls Club was gifted with 20 bikes and helmets for Club Kids from Teknor Apex through its... Read More
GAINESVILLE, GA — June 30, 2025 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier is proud to be part of a bold new national campaign America Needs Club Kids. The campaign from Boys & Girls Clubs of America is built on a simple idea: the America of tomorrow will be shaped... Read More
MT. AIRY, GA – May 19, 2025 – Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves, Gas South, and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier unveiled a new playground at the Tim Lee Boys & Girls Club with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Made possible through support by the Atlanta Braves Foundation and Gas... Read More
MT. AIRY, GA – May 13, 2025 – A big day for little smiles! A ribbon cutting ceremony will celebrate the new playground at the Tim Lee Boys & Girls Club in Habersham County made possible through the support of the Atlanta Braves Foundation and Gas South. On May 19,... Read More
Gainesville, GA – May 12, 2025 — The 27th Annual Duck Derby helped to raise thousands of dollars for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier, offering support to its ongoing mission of providing life changing programs to the children of Hall, Habersham and Forsyth counties. On May 3, 2025,... Read More