Our Mission
The Boys & Girls Club is more than a place, it is a "movement" to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
By reaching children at an early age and providing positive activities and encouragement, our Club provides a compelling alternative to youth crime, gang membership, drugs, and other negative influences that effect our youth today.
Our Club programs promote the development of young people by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, influence and belonging. When this strategy is fully implemented, self-esteem is enhanced and an environment is created which helps our members achieve their full potential. Additionally, our members learn to:
* Enjoy their interests
* Nurture their talents
* Dissolve their prejudices
* Express their personality
* Develop friendships
* Build self esteem
* Contribute to society
* Achieve personal success
Billboard for Rent
The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown has a billboard located at 641 N. Seventh St., Allentown, PA for rent on the rooftop of our Teen Center. This is a prime location. The dimension estimate is 12x48 ft. If you are interested or have any questions, please call 610 432-9944, ext. 34.
2010 Boys & Girls Club of Allentown's Youth of the Year
Our representative this year is Jaleesa Davis, age, 16. She has been a BGCA member for ten years.
Currently, she is a Program Aide in our after school program in which she instructs various activities such as Recycled Art, Power Hour, Triple Play Fitness, Baking Company, and Let's Just Play. She has been involved in our Garden Club, neighborhood clean-ups, food & clothing collection drives, and aluminum can recycling drives that benefited local food banks, pantries and shelters.
After she graduates from high school next year, Jaleesa plans on attending Temple University to obtain a undergraduate degree and her teaching certification in Early Childhood Education. She hopes to pursue a career as an Elementary School Teacher instructing children in pre-kindergarten through second grade.
Good Luck Jaleesa!