There are currently over 150 members of the 1891 Club, the most prestigious donor society at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence. 
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BGCL Welcomes New Board Members
Seth Kipp and Samantha Sullivan were elected as board members at BGCL's recent annual meeting. + Read More
Tuscan Brands Donates Christmas Dinner and Gifts to Youth Members
Tuscan Brands and other longtime club supporters made Christmas a holiday to remember for BGCL youth members. + Read More
Joel Javier Named 2019 BGCL Youth of the Year
When Joel Javier was 13 years old, he says he didn't get good grades and was sometimes picked on due to his "awkwardness." His parents gave him a summer BGCL membership, and to his relief, he quickly found a group of friends with common interests at the Clubhouse Network Computer Lab. + Read More
BGCL Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner for 450 Youth Members
The traditional holiday dinner was donated and prepared by the Exchange Club of Lawrence and served by longtime volunteers. + 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.
Latest Videos
Did you know…BGCL includes swim and water safety lessons in membership fee
Aquatics programs include swim lessons, snorkeling, surfing, paddleboarding and the swim team.
Did you know…BGCL and University of Notre Dame prevent summer learning loss
Summer Service Learning Program volunteer Matthew Nguyen challenges youth members with brain games.
Did you know…BGCL hosts SAT prep classes included in the membership fee
Travis Minor, founder of Open Door Education, describes how new skills and knowledge translate into success beyond the classroom
Did you know…club volunteers are inspiring careers
Raytheon engineer Meredith Monaco describes her vision for Girl Lab!, a STEM club for middle school girls.
Did you know…our club alumni are famous!
Kiara Pichardo stars in a Dunkin’ Donuts commercial alongside Bruin David Pastrnak.
Did you know…club kids inspire through creative arts
Alicia L. reads her poem, “Rise Up and Shine,” from a recent Slice of Bread Loaf workshop.
Did you know…club kids teach one another
Ronald L. says sharing his computer skills “makes me feel accomplished.”View All Videos
