ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
OUR VISION
To serve all kids in and around Acadiana and give them the opportunities to build a great future.
OUR VALUES
Community
Love
Excellence
Integrity
Growth
WHO WE ARE
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The Leading Youth Serving Organization in Acadiana
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Serving youth ages 6 -18
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6 Club Locations
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After-School Program (3pm - 7pm)
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Summer Program (7:30am - 5:30pm)
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Provide a safe, impactful and high quality experience for kids in our footprint and beyond.
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Focus on 3 main areas
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Academic Success
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Healthy Lifestyles and Habits
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Good Character & Leadership
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WHAT WE DO
9/1990 Third Club opened in Vermilion Parish.
7/1997 Fourth site was opened in New Iberia.
1981 Granberry Boys Club facility purchased.
1983 Hagan Club began.
1970 Boys Club of Lafayette began.
1990 Became Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana.
2000 Jackie Club replaced the Hagan facility.
2011 J.W. Faulk Unit began.
2013 Sylvan Learning Center partnership.
2020 Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana turns 50!
2001 The Opelousas Club began.
2017 New President & CEO Missy Andrade is
hired to lead the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana.
1/2021 Cheniere Energy Club Opened in Southwest Louisiana
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ACADIANA STAFF
BEN LOGNION
Chief Volunteer Officer
Chief Volunteer Officer: Ben Lognion
Chief Officer-Elect: Joe Spell
Executive Committee:
Robert Benoit
Lynwood Creswell
Angie Doyle
Emily Hamner
Jim Lyons
Fran McRae
Grant Guillotte
Board of Directors:
Blake Adams
Tonya Bolden Ball
Ryan Domengeaux
Brandy Ledet
Ayesha Martin
Dale Miniex
Roseanne G. Mitchell
Brach Myers
Jason Patout
Abbey Payne
Vince Saitta
James Smith
Todd M. Trahan
Hannah Johnson
Lance Knoll