Who We Are
Since 1926, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan continues to be that safe space for youth to learn and have fun, while providing them with the economic, cultural and social capital needed to become career, startup and homeowner ready.
Our Mission
To provide a world-class experience, empowering youth to reach their full potential as change agents for their life, Club and community while ensuring youth are career, startup and homeowner ready before they leave the Clubs at 18 years old.
Our Vision
Inspire, educate, and empower youth while strengthening surrounding communities.
Our Story
Founded in 1926, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan has nearly 100 years of experience in youth development. Each decade brought new challenges and opportunities, some local, some national, and some global. From the industrial revolution to the digital revolution, through a World War, a great depression, devastating riots, and the COVID-19 pandemic, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan has been a force for good in kids’ lives. Despite our long history, each day we continue to find new ways to learn, grow, and innovate.
Our Impact
We are serving more than 17,000 youth between the ages of 6 and 18 in our Clubs and School-Based sites. As soon as our youth members walk through our doors, they enter an environment of stability, consistency, and physical and emotional safety. All of our Club run programs designed to be fun and engaging, while building skills and confidence for a successful future.
We’re open when kids need us most – after school, on most school holidays, and all day during the summer. Clubs offer safe places where young people can learn, grow, and succeed.
Meet Our Professional Staff
Executive Committee
Roderick Hardamon
Board Chair
URGE Imprint,CEO & Chief Strategist
Thomas Callan
Board Treasurer
UHY Advisors, Great Lakes Regional Managing Director
Letty Azar
Industry Committee
Penske Corporation, VP Community and Government Relations
David Jacob
Safety/Operations Committee Chair
Honigman Law, Real Estate Department