WHY WE SERVE

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Louisiana began operating in January 2019 after the merger of the Northeast and North Central Louisiana regions. The Northeast Louisiana club, the state's oldest, opened on Natchitoches Street in 1962, moved to 500 Evergreen Street in 1972, and remains there. The North Central Louisiana organization was founded in December 1997; its first unit was the Eddie Robinson Unit in Grambling. Facility needs later moved the unit to Ruston (in a church) and then to 300 Memorial Drive. The merger unified leadership, resources, and administrative functions.

Child Safety

Ensuring the safety of children is fundamental to our mission. Our young people deserve nothing less than our constant focus on their safety, and our commitment to protect every child who is entrusted in our care.

Youth Development

We have been a vital force in the community for more than 50 years. Our initiatives develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being.

Opportunity

We give our kids an opportunity to learn and grow that they otherwise wouldn’t have. We also instill positive values through our character and leadership development programs.

Diverse Programs

We offer a wide range of programs from Triple Play, which develops our kids’ minds, bodies, and souls, to Healthy Habits, focusing on the importance of physical fitness, eating right, and good sportsmanship. We’ve also implemented STEM this school year.

Experience

The Boys and Girls Clubs of North Louisiana provide children with a world-class experience that assures that success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track the graduate high school with a plan for their future.