WHO WE ARE
Our Mission
Here at Boys & Girls Clubs, we are mission-driven. Our mission is 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
We strive to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors. Our goals for our members are:
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To graduate from high school with a plan for the future
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To demonstrate good character and citizenship
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To live a healthy lifestyle
Inclusion
We believe every kid has what it takes. The mission and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs fuel our commitment to promoting a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all.
Our Impact
77%
of kids participated in SPARK fitness
360
Hours of homework help
252
Participated in SMART Moves programming
273
Participated in STEM programs
We are the GOLD STANDARD in youth development in Chaffee County.
Download our latest Impact Report HERE.
Our History
• Since opening, our Clubs have served 9,711 youth.
• Ranked #1 in overall Club Experience in Colorado by Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado
2005 Salida Club opens in former St. Joseph’s Community Center.
2006 Buena Vista Club opens at Avery Parsons Elementary School.
2009 Annual Club Membership reaches 500.
2012 Salida Club opens for full-day Friday programming.
2016 The Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos
and El Pomar Foundation host a members-
only training camp for BGCCC.
2018 98% of members are on track to graduate high
school on time.
2020 Salida Club moves to more spacious quarters
in the former Exerflex Gym building.
2021 Ribbon cutting for newly redesigned spaces
inside Salida Club.
2021 Plans for the new BV Club facility get
underway.
2022 Grand Opening of Molly's Playground at the
Salida Club.
Our Club Heroes
Each year we honor a Club Hero at our annual gala to recognize individuals who are committed to our mission. We are fortunate to have many generous community members who freely give their time and talents to support over 900 members. Involvement by these individuals helps our Clubs provide services and programs to positively impact young people every day.
Pictured: Executive Director Brian Beaulieu (left) and emeritus board member Oren Dreeben (right) with 2023 Hero Duncan Campbell (center).
Past Honorees
2023 Duncan Campbell, Libby Fay
2022 Rob & Katie Ferris, Greg Justis
2021 Oren Dreeben, Sandy Boyd
2020 Jack Lee, Scott Erchul
2019 Irv & Gloria Broudy, Don Taylor
2018 Harry Brull & Myra Barrett, Greg & Dale Kettering
2017 Charlie Forster, Wendell & Janine Pryor
2016 Art Gentile, Karen Dils
2015 Mike McGovern, Christine DeChristopher
2014 Robert Crowther
