“The mission of Boys and Girls Clubs is to enable young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens,” relates Emily Pinkerton, director of development. Boys Clubs of America was started in 1860 by four women. They believed that boys roaming the streets of Hartford, Conn., needed a positive alternative — one that would build character. In 1906 the Club affiliated as a national non-profit organization, and by 1990, the name …
