Hearts Wide Open

Rising to the Challenge of COVID-19

Living a healthy lifestyle is about making good choices—not just nutrition and fitness, but setting goals and priorities, and avoiding common pitfalls that derail young people on the road to a productive adulthood.

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 Valley youth.

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Our Impact

1,000+

Meals & Snacks Served

500+

Cyber Club
Visits

250+

Check-in Phone Calls

What people
say about us

Michelle S., BGCY Parent
“I can see with my own children they’ve changed since they’ve been coming to the Club. They’ve learned, and I see it with the other children I come into contact with as well.”

Carl J., BGCY Alumnus
"The Club kept me off the streets, alive, & out of trouble with great mentors like Mr. Culliver & Mr. Forrest. It was only the Boys Club back then. [I am] forever greatful to The Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown for helping me become the person I am today."

Ja'Quan W., 2020 Youth of the Year
"I feel like the Club is like another home to me, a safe place to get away from the drama, and be myself without worrying about anything bad happening. I enjoy being at the Club so I can make new friends that see me for me, and learn new things that I may possibly never get to learn anywhere else. I see the Boys & Girls Club as family!"

Trinity A., 2019 BGCY Youth of the Year
"The Club is my second home. If I ever need something that I can’t get from home, I know I can come to the Boys & Girls Club. It has changed my life tremendously."