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Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley reports growth, service changes and requests support for early‑childhood center
Summary
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley told Alamosa City Council it now operates eight sites across the valley, served 789 members in 2024 with nearly 30,000 member visits, and seeks community support for an early‑childhood center and the mayor’s $50,000 matching challenge.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley gave its annual update to the Alamosa City Council on Wednesday, describing expanded sites across the valley, changes in program delivery and continuing resource needs.
Erin (last name not specified), the club’s leader, said the organization grew from a single site in 2018 to eight sites this year and that the agency served 789 members in 2024 with more than 30,000 member visits. “When we started in 2018, we just had that 1 big site down on, Tenth And 285. We’ve now grown to 8 different sites all across the San Luis Valley,” she said.
Why it matters: The club provides after‑school programming, meals and resource navigation for children across the valley; staff told council that many participants face housing instability, food insecurity and other barriers that the club helps address.
Details from the presentation
- Attendance and services: Average daily attendance in Alamosa was about 89.8; valleywide the club provided over 28,000 healthy snacks in the year and reported 30,000 member visits across sites.
- Expanded programming: The club runs internships, work‑based learning, certifications, a commercial kitchen and a planned “gear library” to lend outdoor equipment. Erin described teen-led substance‑use prevention projects and training offerings.
- Resource navigation: Staff recounted cases of youth arriving in worn or ill‑fitting shoes and said the club connects families with clothing, dental and medical services and housing resources when possible.
- Youth outcomes: The club reported National Youth Outcomes Inventory results showing 51 percent of members physically active more than five days a week and 82 percent reporting high avoidance of risky behaviors.
Council and next steps
Councilors praised the organization’s growth and staff continuity. The mayor noted a $50,000 city commitment to the mayor’s challenge for an early‑childhood center and urged community contributions to match city support. Erin invited council and the public to a Youth of the Year breakfast and highlighted the club’s role in youth leadership development.
Ending note
Council members thanked the staff and encouraged continued partnership as the club expands early‑childhood services and teen programming across the San Luis Valley.
