Our History
In response to a gang-related incident in 1995 that claimed the lives of four area teens, the Fox Cities Juvenile Violence Task Force was formed to explore how a youth serving center might meet the emerging needs of youth in our community. In 1998, a relationship with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America was considered to help meet the challenges of developing a place for kids.
1998
1998
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley opens its doors.
1999
1999
“Bridging the Gap” capital campaign is launched to purchase and renovate the original Club building.
2000
2000
Club membership surpasses 1,000.
2001-2004
2001-2004
Six new Boys & Girls Club sites open in Appleton area schools.
2004
2004
Number of youth served reaches 10,000.
2004
2004
Center for Grieving Children, Youth & Family Counseling, Truancy Intervention Services, and Runaway & Homeless Youth Services serve more than 8,000 youth annually.
2008-2012
2008-2012
“BE GREAT” capital campaign raises more than $5M to expand and renovate the Boys & Girls Club of Appleton.
2012
2012
Number of youth served reaches 12,000.
2013
2013
Boys & Girls Club of Little Chute Elementary School opens.
2015
2015
In June, the Boys & Girls Club of Menasha opens.
2018
2018
The Scholars on Target to Achieve Results (STAR) initiative is launched to help support and close the achievement gap for Black and African American middle school and high school students.
2019
2019
Number of youth served surpasses 15,000.
2020
2020
Bergstrom Automotive Youth Center opens within the Boys & Girls Club of Menasha.
2021
2021
Great Futures 2020 Campaign raises over $10 million to support enhancements to programs and services, serve more youth, and expand and update facilities. The Boys & Girls Club of Little Chute Intermediate School and Boys & Girls Club of James Madison Middle School open.
THE FUTURE
THE FUTURE
We are committed to expanding our services to reach more unserved and underserved children throughout Outagamie and Calumet Counties and northern Winnebago County. With the help of all the individuals, corporations, and foundations who share our beliefs in the potential of all girls and boys, regardless of their circumstances, we look to the future with great optimism.
