Alarming Community Issues:
In Englewood, young people face BIG challenges... but it doesn’t have to be this way. Kids spend 80% of their time out of school, and how they spend that time matters. As the premier summer camp and afterschool program, the Boys & Girls Club has delivered consistent, proven results for at-risk youth in our community for the past 26 years. Access to our Club could be life-changing for nearly 5,000 Englewood kids living in poverty.
The Englewood Club used to thrive next to the Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, where youth could play outdoors, learn, and grow; the sky was the limit! However, in 2022, hurricane Ian destroyed our leased space and forced us to move to a new location with no outdoor space and only two small rooms. This temporary space has limited the activities, Club member capacity, and overall ability to serve the youth in our program.
Our Solution:
The Boys & Girls Club of Englewood seeks to ensure the expansion and sustainability of Club sites throughout Englewood that are safe, modern, and equipped with the resources necessary to serve, engage, and educate youth. This 22,000 sq ft Boys & Girls Club campus will be at 11112 Willmington Blvd. Englewood, FL 34224. Please join us in our $9M campaign goal so that every child in Englewood can have a Great Future.
Will you join us?
If you have questions or want to get involved, contact Mr. Lynn Dorler, Chief Executive Officer, at
lynn@bgcofcc.org or
(941)815-8751.
- An indoor covered court area with infinite possibilities for games, sports, activities, events, and more.
- Offering cutting-edge technology, resources, and training to make, create and innovate. Vocational training in woodworking, plumbing, electric, welding, and auto mechanics. Featuring a welcoming library and reading space, a place for all that encourages reading in a comfortable setting.
- A space to develop young people's capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their well-being, help them to set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.
- A safe and inviting environment for teens to gather, learn, and enjoy state-of-the-art technology, performing arts, and leadership training opportunities.
- Demonstration Kitchen promoting healthy lifestyles both inside and outside the Club through cooking and nutrition classes whilst providing snacks and dinners for Club members daily.
- Providing access to tools, equipment, and supplies to encourage and foster curiosity, discovery, and learning. Enabling performances with stage, lighting, and state-of-the-art sound systems for performances.
- Shaded outdoor area to promote fun, exercise, and imagination for kids of all ages.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County will be recognized as the premiere youth development agency for providing the most accessible life-enhancing quality programs and services throughout Charlotte County.
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