The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence was established in 1891 and has been serving the youth of Greater Lawrence for 116 years. 
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BGCL Welcomes New Board President and Member
Kevin McGovern of Boston was elected as president and Natasha Ballou of Andover as a member of the Board of Directors at the recent BGCL annual meeting. + Read More
Enjoy a great meal while supporting BGCL at the 99 Restaurants of Andover & North Andover
Boys & Girls Club Fundraising Month runs through Wednesday, October 31. + Read More
Planet Fitness builds ‘judgement free’ fitness center within BGCL as part of anti-bullying initiatve
The branded “mini judgement free zone” was unveiled to club kids in a surprise celebration at BGCL. + Read More
On Bert Hammel’s passing
Our staff and kids share in the overwhelming grief over the passing of beloved club legend Bert Hammel. + Read More
96% of our teen members graduate from high school and go on to college.
More than 6,000 community service hours were performed by Club youth in 2014.
100% of our kids learn respect, fair play, and personal responsibility.
Our successful programs attract more than 500 kids daily.
More families than ever rely on us for meals and a safe place for their kids.
State and local budget cuts hurt youth development funding.
Every child matters, and every child is our future.
Join in our mission to help some of the poorest children in the Commonwealth. We make a difference in the lives of these children by giving them hope, direction, programs, services, and love.
It costs $850 to provide one child with recreational and educational support for a year. Can you help?
For more information, call Executive Director Markus Fischer at 978.683.2747, ext. 111.
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Alumni speak out
Five alumni describe how the club helped them become the adults they are proud to be today.
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