Our Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
The Need in Carter County
Every day Elizabethton/Carter County kids leave school with nowhere to go. They risk being unsupervised, unguided and unsafe. There is no other afterschool or summer program in Carter County like the Boys & Girls Club. It is essential to our economy and community!
Our Reach
- More than 489 youth walked through our blue doors in 2024.
- 15,421 hot meals and 18,676 snacks served in 2024! More than 500 community meals were provided as the Club is an open food site for all.
- 75% of club kids receive mental health services from the Social Emotion Well Being program.
- More than 66 kids receive homework help during “PowerHour.”
- 95% improved reading level.
Our Positive impact
- The Need
21% of young people in Elizabethton, TN fail to graduate from high school.* - What We Do
Our education programs ensure kids will be successful in academics by keeping them learning throughout the summer and out of school days. The Club prepares kids to be reading by the 3rd grade and supports teens to be globally competitive graduates. - Our Impact
Among our teen-aged Club members, 86.5% expect to graduate from high school, and 52.8% expect to complete some kind of post-secondary education.*
What We Do
- We transport Club Kids from 12 different schools to the club daily.
- We served over 489 children last year.
- We served more than 500 community families in 2024.
- We brought relief aid to 22 families who needed our assistance post Hurricane Helene.
Souce: TN Alliance, BGCTN.org
GREAT FUTURES START HERE.
Resources
CARTER COUNTY, TN
ARM (Assistance and Resource Ministries): Food pantry and clothing. 714 W C St, Elizabethton, TN 37643, (423) 542-0919
Carter County Drug Prevention: Drug prevention program. 210 S Hills Dr, Elizabethton, TN 37643, (423) 297-1335
Loaves & Fishes Ministries: Free Meals for Those in Need. 1200 19e bypass, Elizabethton, TN, Tennessee, (423) 543-4901
Red Legacy Recovery: Drug recovery. 210 S Hills Dr, Elizabethton, TN 37643, (423) 297-1230
Tennessee Department of Human Services: This office can help with SNAP applications, TennCare, Medicare, and childcare certifications. 1745 Hwy 19E Bypass, Elizabethton, TN 37643, (423) 543-3189
The Shepherd’s Inn: Safe House/Emergency Shelter. Elizabethton, TN, (423) 542-0180
TLC: Pregnancy center/food service for low-income students over summer, women’s & youth clothing. 145 Judge Don Lewis Blvd., Suites 5-7, Elizabethton, TN, (423) 543-4673
OUTSIDE OF CARTER COUNTY
Appalachian Opportunity Fund: Financial coaching/financial resources. 1524 Bridgewater Ln Ste 103, Kingsport, TN 37660, (423) 226-1806
Appalachia Service Project: Offers housing repair/rebuild for low-income residents. 4523 Bristol Hwy., Johnson City, TN 37601, (423) 854-8800
Good Samaritan: Provides emergency needs of low income, veteran, elderly, and the homeless population. 100 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601, (423) 928-1958
Neighborhood Service Center/ Upper East TN Human Resource Development: Assistance with utility/housing needs. 301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN 37660, (423) 246-6180.
Second Harvest Food Bank: 1020 Jericho Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663, (423) 279-0430
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: dial 988, (877) 928-9062
The Salvation Army: Provides emergency financial assistance, food, shelter, and clothing. 200 Ashe St, Johnson City, TN 37604, (423) 926-8901
