The Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra Fills a Critical Need
Boys & Girls Clubs build character by providing leadership and guidance in behavior and attitude. Young people of all ethnicities, age and creeds join together in wholesome recreation and fellowship.
Boys & Girls Clubs are Unique because:
- It is for boys and girls.
- It has an open door.
- It has full-time professional leadership.
- It has a varied and diversified program.
- It assures that all girls and boys can afford to belong.
- It is building-centered.
- It is guidance-oriented.
Clubs Help Young People Be Great By Providing:
- A safe, supportive environment
- Fun activities
- Supportive relationships with peers and adults
- Increased opportunities to learn and develop
- Recognition of achievement
HISTORY
- 1950s
- 1955 – Founded by Tony Villelli, Al Brown, John Kelley and the La Habra Host Lions Club
- 1958 – Original Boys Club building opens to serve boys
- 1980s
- 1980s – In the early 80’s took over the Boxing Club and ran it successfully until 2004 when city of La Habra operated
- 1986 – Under the leadership of Thomas A. Sauer a second part of the building was built and designated as the Girls Club
- 1988 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Brea opened through the leadership of Thomas A. Sauer and the Board
- 1989 – Teen Center opened
- 1990s
- 1991 – Formal Education Program started with the help of a foundation grant provided by a former Board Member Robert E. Fulton
- 1991 – Club name changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra/Brea
- 1998 – Upper gymnasium was dedicated to Harmon and Mary Jenson
- 1999 – Robert E. Fulton Education Center opened, this was made possible by the generous donation made by Sulie Fulton
- 2000s
- 2001 – La Habra Boys & Girls Club Alumni Association was organized
- 2002 – Teen Center renovated and dedicated to John & Tillie Campos
- 2006 – Collaborated with the La Habra City School District, under the State of California’s After School Education and Safety Program Grant, enabling us to open 9 school sites
- 2009 – Club name changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra
- 2010s
- Keystone wins Awards
- The Boys and Girls Clubs of La Habra is a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. It is the place where great future are started each and every day.
