What We Do
Our services make the Boys & Girls Club of Albany more effective at spreading goodness.
The Foundation manages endowment funds created by donors who are driven to ensure youth in the Albany community have a bright future. Interest from these endowments are used to support specific programs and services at the Boys and Girls Club of Albany. Donors can choose to designate how their funds are utilized or support an already existing fund. Our board of directors protect these funds and ensure that gifts and donor’s goals are fulfilled.
Dental Clinic
Basic dental services facilitates quality dental and hygiene services for access challenged members. Through a collaboration of area dentists, qualified staff, and healthcare experts, with an on-site facility, our team has developed comprehensive oral health care programs that meet the unique needs of the access–challenged youth in our community.
Supported by:
Lorraine & Ken Carter Family Endowment
Eric Austin Fund
Teen Programs and Services
Teen programs, designed specifically for middle school and high school students, provide meaningful experiences today so teens are ready to chase their dreams tomorrow. Teens develop leadership skills and gain opportunities for planning, decision-making, contributing to Club and community.
Teens need safe spaces, positive mentorship and work experiences today. At Boys & Girls Clubs, we allow kids and teens to: explore their interests and passions, develop their employability skills and apply their knowledge to real-world work experiences.
Supported by:
Scharpf Family Foundation
Friends of the Club
Supported by:
Bev Decker Family Fund
Bud & Vyola Fortier Charitable Trust
Ron Loney Memorial Fund
Glen Hart Memorial Fund
R. Gary Ferguson Trust
Rodney B Tibbatts Trust
After-School Program Support
After–school programs are proven to boost academic performance, reduce unsafe behaviors, promote physical health, and provide a safe, structured environment for the children of working parents.
Supported by:
Scharpf Family Foundation
Fairway Charitable Trust
Scholarship Program
The scholarship program provides students an opportunity to overcome potential adversity in their goals of pursuing a secondary education.
Supported by:
Fairway Charitable Trust
Boys & Girls Club of Albany Education Fund
Special Initiative and Sustainability
The Foundation continually seeks opportunities to collaborate and engage in special initiatives with other organizations and philanthropic partners on a local, state, and national level. Strengthening cooperative relationships is a key part of our sustainability.