Lilly Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis
801 South State Avenue
Indianapolis
IN
46203
Contact Name:
Rob Rouse
Contact Email:
Program Description:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis has been serving kids in the Indianapolis community for 118 years! The Boys' Club Association of Indianapolis, the 24th nationally chartered Club, was founded in 1893. In 1991, The Boys' Clubs Association of Indianapolis officially welcomed girls and change their name to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis. Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis serves over 8,600 inner-city kids, ages 5-18, annually. 89% of BGCI's families have annual household incomes of $30,000 or less. Only 36% of our Club members live in a two-parent household.
Established:
1893
Number of Students Served:
1,000/yr
Funding:
Various- United Way, grants, donations, etc.
Mission Statement:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis believes that every young person deserves to live a life filled with hope and opportunity. Because we care about our young people, we provide a safe, educational and positive atmosphere where they can prosper and reach their full potential.
Objectives:
The Boys & Girls Club is a place designed solely for youth programs and activities. The Club is open every day after school to provide a safe place for kids when they have free time and need positive, productive outlets. Every Club has full-time, trained development professionals, providing positive role models and mentors. Volunteers provide key supplementary support. Clubs reach out to kids of all races, religions and ethnic cultures who cannot afford other programs or lack access to them.
Specialty:
Leadership & Character Development
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Recreational Services:
Yes
Social Services:
Yes
Elementary (K-5):
Yes
Middle School (6-8):
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Evening:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Minimum GPA:
N/A
School Attended:
Yes
Income Based:
Yes
Residency Based:
Yes
Male:
60%
Female:
40%
First Generation:
90%
Hispanic/Latino (including Spain):
10%
Asian:
1%
Black or African American:
40%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander:
2%
White (Including Middle Eastern):
47%