About Us
Our talented youth development professionals work hard to foster the unlimited potential in our members. Their success is why we do what we do.
Founder Frank Callen
Sunrise 1887 - Sunset 1949
Frank Callen was born in Savannah, Ga. in 1887. He obtained his education from the local public schools, Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth, and Atlanta University, from which he graduated in 1911. He was a veteran of World War I and served in 157th Depot Brigade at Camp Gordon.
Callen organized a drop-in center in the basement of the Beach Institute on October 19, 1917, which began with 15 boys. By 1922, the national Boys’ Club of America accepted Callen’s group as part of its organization. The club soon expanded and brought the old McDonald house on E. Charlton St. Today the club is still located on E. Charlton St. serving the community for over a 100 years.
GREAT FUTURES START HERE!
Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club has a vision to provide a safe welcoming place for youth and their families which builds character, and enables growth and enables growth and excellence in developing academically, socially, ethically, productive, responsible leaders and citizens.
Who We Serve
Boys & Girls Clubs provide a place where all youth, no matter their circumstances, can make great discoveries about themselves and engage in educational and recreational activities. And it’s all done in safe environments and led by positive role models and leaders.
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Annual Report
View our 2020 annual report and learn about last year's operational revenue and expenses, event highlights, Club locations, donors and sponsors and more!
