Agency Details:

Wallingford Boys & Girls Club

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

Description:
Wallingford Boys & Girls Club provides before and after-school care for youth in the Wallingford, Fremont, Lake City, and View Ridge neighborhoods, with members coming from all areas of North Seattle. We serve nearly 400 kids a day and have over 1,000 members. Our programs consist of three licensed child cares and a free youth development program that serves both kids and teens. We offer art classes, athletic programs, homework assistance, and service clubs. We provide a positive, safe, and fun learning environment for all children.

History:
Wallingford Boys & Girls Club has been around for more than 60 years. The Club was envisioned by a group of local businessmen who recognized the need for a safe place for young children to go afterschool, to keep them from being home alone and getting into trouble. From that basic idea, the Club has grown to be not only that place of refuge, but also a please where learning and creativity flourish. The Club, originally part of The Boys Clubs of America, began admitting girls in the 1970s. In 2007, the main club relocated back to its original site on 45th and Stone Way in Wallingford, where it currently serves more than 150 youth daily.

Contact people:

Nita Smith, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Meghan Sweet, Associate Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (206) 547-7261
Office fax number: (206) 547-2137

Address:

1310 N 45th St. Seattle, WA 98103 (See a map)

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

Directions:

Located in the Wallingford neighborhood: from I-5, take the 45th Street exist heading West, until you reach the Club. We are on the northeast side of the intersection of Stone Way and 45th Street.   Nearest Bus Stop: 7, 43/44, 16, 1-5 min minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on February 18, 2009