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Boys & Girls Club of Deep East Texas outlines programs, membership growth and pilot expansion
Summary
Sheila Youngblood reported the Boys & Girls Club serves about 2,338 members in the area, highlighted the aquatics center’s heavy use, and described a pilot program to add two elementary schools Oct.–Dec. 2025 to expand services.
Sheila Youngblood presented the annual report for the Boys & Girls Club of Deep East Texas, describing facilities and services offered in Nacogdoches and the surrounding counties. "The Boys and Girls Club here in Nacogdoches started in 1980," Youngblood said, and she reviewed capital improvements that led to the current Park Street club and the Lehman Family Center.
Youngblood said the aquatic center had about 4,001 total patrons last year, offered lifeguard and CPR training, and supports school swim and water-polo teams. She reported total membership in the area at 2,338 and said that during the school year the Park Street site serves about 325 students. The club’s revenue mix was described as roughly 36% annual campaigns and fundraising, 34% grants and foundations, 26% contracts and other items, and 4% membership fees.
Youngblood said fees for the Nacogdoches Park Street club are $100 per year during the school year plus an additional $100 for the summer program, and that some students at school-site clubs are covered by a federal 21st Century grant and do not pay fees. The club plans a pilot program from October through December to add two elementary schools not currently participating in the 21st Century program.
When asked about priorities, Youngblood said workforce development and leadership programs (Torch Club and Keystone) are a focus, and that the organization is working with local higher-education partners, including Stephen F. Austin State University's School of Music, to expand programming.
