OUR MISSION
OPENING DOORS TO OPPORTUNITY
The Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club is committed to enabling all island youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as innovative, caring, and responsible citizens.
In a perfect world, all young people would have access to a safe and fun space, engaging youth development experiences, and caring professionals to guide them along the way.
WE EXIST TO PROVE THAT EVERY KID HAS WHAT IT TAKES.
OUR HISTORY
SERVING ISLAND YOUTH SINCE 1937!
Since 1937, Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club has been providing hope and opportunities to four generations of Vineyard youth. The club has been a part of Vineyard families and the broader community for the last 84 years. From its beginnings on School Street to its current building on Robinson, the club has been serving over 700 young people annually. The club opens its doors daily to ensure that all island kids reach their full potential.
The Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club is the leading youth development organization on the island. The Club offers caring mentors and innovative and collaborative programs. The professionally trained Club staff is committed to empowering island youth and ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to excel in school, engage in the community, and develop healthy habits to last a lifetime. The Club team shows up every day to ensure that this opportunity is available to every young person, regardless of their circumstances.
Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club has been an integral part of the Vineyard community for over eight decades. The Club’s commitment to providing hope and opportunities to island youth has made it a vital institution on the island. Through its enrichment programs, social-emotional health and wellness resources and out-of-school time learning opportunities the Club is helping children develop into successful and productive members of the community.
The Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club is a beacon of hope for island youth and a symbol of the island’s commitment to its young people!
John Stevens - MVBGC Alumni