To provide a support system that enables, encourages and guides youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their potential as productive citizens.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawk-Houston was founded in 1964 by Alveta Houston Hawk.
In a world that seems threatening and devoid of promise for many of America’s children, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawk-Houston (“Club“) offers a tangible measure of hope for Wiregrass youth. The Club offers young people what they need and want most –adults who respect them, listen to them, and understand them. But also adults that will guide, encourage, protect and support them. The Club is a positive and fun alternative that will allow them to be themselves--- children. A place where they can discover and explore new worlds and opportunities through various activities and events that will promote a healthy curiosity and challenging pursuits that will channel their youthful energy and enthusiasm. The programs and activities are designed to build self-confidence , self-esteem, develop leadership and character skills through individual and group academic, social, emotional and physical accomplishments.
For almost 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawk-Houston have been at the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawk-Houston has actively sought to enrich the lives of girls and boys whom other youth agencies fail to reach. The Club is dedicated to ensuring that our community’s disadvantaged youngsters have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawk-Houston are a part of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations that work to help young people of all backgrounds develop the qualities they need to become responsible citizens and leaders. It is facility-based, employs full and part-time paid professional staff members, supplemented by part-time volunteers. We offer daily access to a broad range of programs in six Core Program Areas:
- Education and Career Development
- Character and Leadership Development
- Health and Life Skills
- The Arts
- Sports, Fitness and Recreation
- Technology
Mission Statement:
To provide a support system that will enable, encourage, and guide youth, especially those who need us the most in the Wiregrass area, to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens.
Vision Statement:
To be the leading youth-development organization by increasing our capacity to serve more youth, and by expanding our community outreach services.
