The Mission of Boys and Girls Club of Abilene
To enable and inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Our Fact & Figures
In 2014 we had 1290 members with over 4,000 youth served through our Clubs! Who were these kids? By the numbers they are:
- 54% Boys and 46% Girls
- 18% Afro American
- 1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 39% Hispanic
- 10% Mixed
- 32% Caucasian
- 83% received free or reduced lunches
Our yearly budget is $573,000
What the numbers do not show are the lives affected daily by caring staff who make an impact on the kids we serve. A hug, a smile, a high five all contribute to a positive experience for our members after school. Whether they are in the homework room, the reading room, the computer lab, the gym, or games room, they are being attended to by positive role models.
Numbers will not reflect the impact upon them today, but numbers will reflect the impact upon their futures as they graduate high school, go to work or seek higher education.
Our Staff
Chief Executive Officer – Mark Young
Director of Operations – Noe Espinoza
Administrative Assistants – Genienne Koehn & Danielle Harris
Highland Director – Kylee Dodson
Martinez Director – Robin Rodriguez
Jones Director – Chris Parker
Wylie Director – Angel Rodriquez
Teen Night Director – Chris Parker
Why we are special!
Dedicated Youth Facility: Our clubs are a place – an actual neighborhood-based building – designed solely for youth programs and activities
Open Daily: Open every day, after school, when kids have free time and need positive, productive outlets
Professional Staff: Every Club has full-time, trained youth development professionals, providing positive role models and mentors. Volunteers provide key supplementary support
