Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic,

Member of the Month will resume when the Club is back in session

The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet is adhering to the newly released State of IL 5 phase re-opening guidelines in order to reschedule events and re-open the Club to youth. Contingency discussions regarding our 2020 Summer Session have started and an official statement will be released to the public regarding our final decision by mid-May.

COVID 19 Updates/Resources

Buffalo Wild Wings Donates Meals to Club Youth

With all of the uncertainty going on in the world, the Club wanted to give our members something to smile about.....so with the help of our amazing partner, Buffalo Wild Wings and Club Board Vice-President, Eric Perez, we paid many of them a surprise visit and dropped off boneless wings kids meals for a feel good friday!

Executive Director, Kahlil Diab and some awesome Club staff (Christopher Boril, Jason Taylor) delivered these meals directly to a variety of Club kids homes to let them know that they are valued and missed by the entire team at the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet!

Families were also called and invited to pick up meals at the Club (special thank you to Club staff: Nora Briceno, Dynasia Rencher, and Alexko Alvarado for handling this task). When it was all said and done, nearly 300 meals were given out!

This effort would not have been possible without Buffalo Wild Wings District Manager, Dave Ostrander, Club Board Vice-President & Buffalo Wild Wings Field Marketing Adviser, Eric Perez, and the ENTIRE TEAM at Buffalo Wild Wings Shorewood and Buffalo Wild Wings Morris!

Shout out to the entire staff at the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet, they have truly been going above and beyond the call of duty during the Pandemic!

Stay tuned for more surprise visits!

BGC Joliet Provides Complimentary Hygiene Items to Youth & Families

In addition to supplying emergency meals (thanks to our valued partner, the Northern Illinois Food Bank) and storing emergency PPE items for non-profit agencies (through a partnership with United Way of Will County), the Club has now added an inventory of family hygiene items for youth and families!

Special thank you to Kesha Dawn and the United Way of Will County for allowing us the capability to assist our youth and families!

A variety of items (shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, female products, razors, shaving cream, and much more) will be provided to youth and families through a curbside pick-up at the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet.

We recently began distribution of these items and will be calling 10 families per day for pick-up. If you are a client of the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet and have questions, please contact us at (815) 723-3434.

We are hopeful that this effort will provide financial relief to our families during this challenging time!

BGC Joliet Emergency Meal Service Continues

We are continuing to serve complimentary "grab & go" meals for members M-F from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM via pick up at the Club (226 E. Clinton St.).

This effort is made possible by our wonderful friends at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. The team at NIFB have been doing an amazing job during this tumultuous time and we are absolutely proud to call them a partner.

If you are unable to pick up meals during this time frame, please call us at (815) 723-3434 to make arrangements.

Our mission will not waver through adversity.

BGC Joliet Partners with United Way's Continuum of Care Initiative

The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet is currently serving as as the East side hub for emergency supplies/resources through a partnership with the United Way of Will County's Continuum of Care initiative.

All donations will be distributed to community partners in Will County. Drop off times for supplies/resources are from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, M-F.

Thank you to the outstanding team at the United Way of Will County for establishing this initiative.

United we stand, divided we fall!

United Way of Will County Establishes COVID 19 Response Fund

The United Way of Will County has established a COVID 19 response fund. The purpose of the fund is to unite local funds raised by companies, individuals, and civic partners for disbursement to local, non-profit organizations that are serving Will County residents.

The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet is a proud United Way of Will County funded community partner. The United Way of Will County serves as a funding arm and advocacy agency to several non-profit organizations in our community, which ensures that your donation dollars stay local.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFO AND TO DONATE: 

2020 Annual Campaign

Our 2020 Annual Campaign was originally set to be launched at our 2020 Gala on March 14th, which was POSTPONED, due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. We need your support more than ever!

Please support our 2020 Annual Campaign,

"A Safe Place for a Bright Future."

No donation is too small!

Click below to access the Campaign:

Upcoming Events

The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet is adhering to the newly released State of IL

5 phase re-opening guidelines in order to reschedule events and re-open the Club to youth. Contingency discussions regarding our 2020 Summer Session have started and an official statement will be released to the public regarding our final decision by mid-May.

What:   2020 Summer Session

When:  TBD, Re-opening is contingent upon State of IL guidelines

Where: Boys & Girls Club of Joliet

What:   Art Movement, Inc Reception/Fundraising Event

When:  POSTPONED-Rescheduling contingent upon State of IL guidelines

Where: Boys & Girls Club of Joliet

What:   2020 Gala 

When:  POSTPONED-Rescheduling contingent upon State of IL guidelines

Where: The Jacob Henry Mansion's Victorian Ballroom