OUR STORY:

For over 60 years, our Clubhouses have been serving the kids of Contra Costa County.

Our mission is simple: to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

We do this every day by providing a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We believe every kid has what it takes to be happy and successful. The mission and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs fuel our commitment to promoting safe, positive and inclusive environments for all. Boys & Girls Clubs of America supports all youth and teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion – in reaching their full potential.

Celebrating Our Past, Continuing A Great Legacy:

Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with three women in Hartford, Connecticut - Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin and Elizabeth Hammersley. Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club. With character development as the cornerstone of the experience, the Club focused on capturing boys interests, improving their behavior and increasing their personal expectations and goals. A cause was born.

OUR SITES:

MARTINEZ CLUBHOUSE

Our Martinez Clubhouse is located within walking distance of Martinez Junior High School, Alhambra High School, and Vicente Martinez High School. We have been serving the Martinez community for over 60 years!

Our Martinez Clubhouse has a brand new Teen Center and STEM Lab. Our Club kids have access to homework help, STEM programming, leadership development, arts education, and physical activity.

ELLERHORST CLUB SITE

The Ellerhorst Club Site serves the students of Ellerhorst Elementary School in the City of Pinole. We currently have an early morning program and after school program at this site.

Our club kids have access to arts programming, physical activity, and critical early learning resources that our youngest children need.
*Must be enrolled in Ellerhorst Elementary School to attend this Club site.

BETTY REID SOSKIN CLUB SITE

The Betty Reid Soskin Club Site serves kids who attend Betty Reid Soskin Middle School in El Sobrante. Our Club kids have access to homework help, leadership development, and sports and recreational activities.
*Must be enrolled in Betty Reid Soskin Middle School to attend this Club site.

GREENWOOD CLUB SITE

Our Greenwood Community Site serves the kids of Greenwood Academy in the City of Richmond. We provide a wide range of programs from leadership and life skills lessons. We also provide S.T.E.M. and career exploration programming.
*Must be enrolled in Greenwood Academy to attend this Club site.