Home

Our Mission

Rally and guide the resources of the Boys & Girls Club Movement in Illinois to support the work of Illinois Boys & Girls Clubs through the acquisition, pursuit and stewardship of youth development funds from governmental sources.

OUR PURPOSE

The Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs represents 24 Boys & Girls Clubs–affiliated organizations in Illinois and works to:

Asset 1

Advocate

Advocate for the interests of Illinois Boys & Girls Clubs organizations and the youth they serve

Asset 4

Develop

Develop and administer statewide programs, initiatives and partnerships that bring resources to Clubs to improve the lives of youth in Illinois

Asset 2

Support

Support the development and expansion of quality youth development programs through Boys & Girls Clubs in Illinois

Asset 3

Promote

Promote awareness of the impact the programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs in Illinois have on youth, families and communities, and the challenges our youth members face

Youth of the Year is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.

Youth of the year banner

2022 Jeremeh Dagdayan

Boys & Girls Club of Rockford

Tyra Gibson Military Youth of the Year
MILITARY 2021 youth of the year

Tyra Gibson

Scott Air Force Base

We Love Sharing
Positive Stories

Connect with us and let us know your
Good News! Don’t forget to tag it:
#TELLMESOMETHINGGOOD

Power Hour Illinois Lottery logo