Mission: The mission of the Boys & Girls Club/Girls Inc. of Pueblo County & Lower Arkansas Valley is to effectively meet the needs of youth in Pueblo and Otero Counties, to help them overcome the effects of disadvantaged circumstances and to develop their capacities to be self-sufficient, responsible members of the community; and to serve as vigorous advocates for youth, focusing attention on the special needs of girls and the special needs of boys.

Who We Serve: Boys & Girls Club/Girls Inc. serves almost 2,000 girls and boys, ages 5-18, at five Centers in Pueblo County and one in Otero County.  Our girls and boys come predominately from disadvantaged circumstances:  61% are Latino/a, another 14% are minorities; 75% live at or below poverty; 39% live with their mother only, 4% with their father only; and 21% live with neither parent.

What We Do: We provide an out-of-school, facility-based, comprehensive prevention program utilizing the resources from our affiliation with two national organizations, Girls Incorporated^® and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.  The Club is "Fun With a Purpose."   Our intent for the children who walk through our doors are that they continue in school, avoid the use of controlled substances, resolve differences peacefully, develop educational and career goals, deter adolescent sexual activity and interact positively with their family and friends. 

To contact the Boys and Girls Club/Girls Inc. in Pueblo, please contact Jody Voss at 719-564-0055, or visit their website at www.bgc-gi.org.