Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence

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

Public Invited to Free College Fair on October 10 at BGCL

BGCL will host its 12th annual college fair on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., at 136 Water St. Attendance is free and open to high school students throughout Greater Lawrence. + Read More

BGCL Appoints Alumnus Stanley Martinez as Assistant Director of Beacon Unit

Stanley Martinez, a BGCL alumnus, is assistant director of the club's Beacon Unit in South Lawrence. + Read More

Our Success

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 Challenge

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.

Our Need

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.