Our Mission

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

Our Vision

Is for every one of our youth to be prepared for life, for relationships, for service, for leadership and to know that God loves them and that He has a good plan and purpose for their lives.

What we believe

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club’s work is a holistic ministry.

It is more than just social work or spiritual work. It is our participation in God’s redemptive story. We invest in kids, so they can be restored, and we have a firm belief that God is interested in everything.

Our History

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs had its beginnings in 1905. In those days called The Salvation Army Boys Clubs established in the industrial centers of New York City helping to develop the cities poorer youngsters along spiritual and educational lines.

1960

The Salvation Army and at the time Boys Clubs of America entered into an official national agreement with the purpose of jointly serving children together.

1990

To recognize the fact that girls are a part of our cause, Boys Clubs of America changed their name to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1990. Accordingly, The Salvation Army changed their Boys Clubs program name to The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs and also started serving girls.

2005

marked the Centennial year of The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs, as we celebrated 100 years of providing hope and opportunity to young people.

2020

was our 60 year anniversary where Boys & Girls Clubs of America (“BGCA”) and The Salvation Army officially associated in the promotion of Boys & Girls Club work in the United States on a national level.