Columbus, Georgia faces real and urgent challenges — from declining academic outcomes and health disparities to workforce readiness gaps and poverty rates well above state and national averages.
Thankfully, Columbus and community leaders have plans and are working to overcome these difficult (and embarrassing) realities. Fortunately, there is some good news. The first step to even attempting to tackle these complex problems already exists: the Boys & Girls Club.
The Boys & Girls Club has been a staple of this community for more than 85 years, and now, more than ever, Columbus needs the Boys & Girls Club. More specifically, Columbus needs the children of our community to participate and reap the benefits that come from being a “Club Kid.” Columbus needs Club Kids…