Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Programs

5895 Evergreen Ave., Portage, IN 46368

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About

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Programs include activities such as sports and league play. The program operates under the mission “To inspire and enable the youth of our communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.”

• Ages: 5–18 years old

The program reports that 90% of 5th–12th graders are on grade level for their age. It also reports that 90% of members feel safe from harm at their Club and that 53% of members participate in physical activity 5 or more days a week. According to program data, 43% of teen members volunteer monthly or more, 96% of members report abstaining from cigarette use in the past 30 days, and 91% report abstaining in their lifetime. The program reports that 45% of households served have an annual household income of $40,000 and under. The organization states that 100% of its Board of Directors earn the League of Eagles Silver Award.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana is the proud recipient of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2026 Champion for Youth award, an honor given to the top 10% of Clubs nationwide. The organization also notes that it is the proud recipient of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2026 Champion for Youth award for its advocacy around issues impacting local youth and invites families to join its Advocacy Network. The program highlights that it exists to “prove every kid has what it takes,” is “out to assure success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors,” and is committed to keeping members on track to create and realize their own plan for the future while strengthening values of good character, citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

Last updated May 13, 2026.

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