Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana celebrated on November 16 with a ceremonial groundbreaking for the renovation of the South Haven Club.
The renovation will consist of a $5.5 million project to enhance and expand the current Club located in the South Haven community. The campaign has kicked off with several generous donations including gifts from the John Will Anderson Foundation, Porter County American Rescue Plan Act, Jacki Stutzman and NiSource.
“We are excited to enhance our facility and build it to what our kids deserve. Our goal is to the be the hub for all South Haven youth, where they can have a safe place to grow and most importantly have fun,” Mike Jessen, President & CEO.
The new Club will feature a dedicated teen space, STEM lab, education rooms, art room, sensory room and several games rooms. The facility will also feature a common area to allow space for our members to meet in groups for things like service projects, career sessions and more.
“The benefits this new Club will have to the South Haven community are endless. By being walking distance for many kids, the Club will be a resource for after school activities as well as a place parents know their child is safe,” Brendan Clancy, Portage Township Trustee and Campaign Committee Chair.
For more information on the Club or how to get involved, contact Shire Kuch at skuch@bgcgreaternwi.org or 219-764-2582.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana has been opening doors to GREAT FUTURES for Porter and Lake County youth for over 60 years. Clubs are open after school and provide great places for youth in grades K-12 to meet friends and have fun while in a safe, supervised environment. Clubs are open during holidays and in the summer. Annual membership is only $40.00. For information on membership, volunteer opportunities, or to make a tax-deductible donation, please contact your local Club by calling (219) 764-2582 or visiting bgcgreaternwi.org. Great Futures Start HERE.
