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Our Mission and History

One of Bowling Green’s strongest and most beloved youth service organizations.

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

Boys and Girls Club of Bowling Green Teen members standing in front of the White House
Young girl at the Boys and Girls Club of Bowling Green holding sign for Boys and Girls Club

Our Club's Story

1950

Caring individuals in our community met to discuss the alarming rise in juvenile delinquency and agreed on the need to establish the Bowling Green Boys Club.

1982

We began accepting girls into the program, prompting our name change to the Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green.

2009

We merged with Girls, Inc. and moved our facility to 260 Scott Way.
The Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green becomes a United Way partner agency.

2015

The Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green celebrates 65 years of providing out of school care to youth. Our registered membership is 220 and our Average Daily Attendance is 175.

2019

The Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green opens the Harold & Juanita Koon Teen Center. The Teen Center is able to serve 150 teens.

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