Agency Details:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota

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

Description:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is a youth guidance organization dedicated to helping youth of all backgrounds reach their full potential and develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and caring adults. To satisfy the mission, our goals are to provide youth with: 1) a safe place to learn and grow; 2) ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals; 3) life-enhancing programs; 4) character development experiences; 5) hope and opportunity.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota's Youth Development Strategy: Boys & Girls Club programs promote the development of young people by instilling a sense of competence, a sense of usefulness, a sense of belonging and a sense of power or influence. When this strategy is fully implemented, self-esteem is enhanced and an environment is created which helps boys and girls achieve their full potential.

History:
In 1974, a group of concerned citizens determined that young boys on the Eastside of St. Cloud were in need of a recreational program because they had little access to services, due to geographic isolation. They started the St. Cloud Boys Club. Within weeks of opening the Club began serving girls as well as boys. This Club has grown into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, serving more than 1,300 youth per day at 15 sites.

Contact people:

Devon Williams, Human Resources Coordinator, (phone), (email) Geri Bechtold, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (320) 252-4471

Address:

345 30th Avenue North *Main Office Location St. Cloud, MN 56303 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.bgcmn.org

Directions:

Take Division to 33rd Avenue North (going north). Take a right onto 3rd Street North (at the light), then drive three blocks until you reach 30th Avenue North (with the Roosevelt Early Childhood building as your landmark). Take a left. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: corner of 30th Avenue North and 3rd St, 1 minute minute walk

Last updated on November 23, 2009