1. The Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton
90 Clinton St.
Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone:
Website: boysandgirlsclubsbinghamton.org
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2. History of the Boys and Girls Club
Founded in 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut
Designed to be a positive alternative for boys roaming the streets
Originally called the Boys Club, it became a nationwide movement with member organizations across the country in the early 1900’s
The Boys Club received a U.S. Congressional Charter in 1910
In 1990, the Club officially changed its name to Boys & Girls Club of America to include girls as part of the cause.

3. Current Reach
Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) has over 1,100 local affiliates
BGCA operates over 4,000 clubs locations
Employs over 50,000 full and part time employees
Sponsors 200,000 board and program volunteers
Effects approximately 4 million children and teens annually

4. Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton
The Boys Club was founded in 1904 and merged with the Girls Club in 1974 – the first in the nation to do so.
The Club serves over 2,500 people between the ages of 5 – 18 annually.
Providing support to youth in various areas through programs such as
-Power Hour -Gym
-Computers   -Girl Scouts
-Homework Room   -Meal Program
-Art Room  -Youth of the Month
These Club programs are designed to help young people achieve academic success and healthy lifestyles, develop good character, and engage in citizenship and public service.