Our mission is "Motivating youth to do their best in life"

History:
Who would have known that an encounter between Philmore Graham, a young naval engineer and six little boys playing football on a cold November day in 1966, would turn into an event that would help to shape the lives of hundreds of Vallejo’s children.

For over 35 years, the Club has been a safe haven for Vallejo’s youth, expanding its services from academic assistance and recreational activities to include programs designed to meet the challenges faced by today’s youth. Members now receive health information, counseling on social involvement, peer pressure resistance training, computer training, career exploration information as well as daily academic assistance.

Club members also participate in summer reading and math clinics, cultural activities, field trips, and attend professional sporting events. Members are required to read a book each month and to prepare a book report on each book read. This practice has enabled members to increase their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills and assisted more than 70% of the Club members to achieve honor roll status.

As a member of the national Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the Club promotes the health, education, social, vocational, and character development of its members. The principles of brotherhood, sisterhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift are encouraged as members strive to attain the highest standards of academic and social excellence in life. Approximately 500 members participate in the Club’s programs and activities throughout the year, which includes study hall, workshops, community forums, teen dances, and other special programs.