Boys & Girls Club of Vernon

Our club is a nonprofit youth organization that provides services and diversified program activities in these core areas: character, leadership, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts and sports, fitness and education. Our 2024 membership was 1,510, with afterschool attendance being over 400 members daily. Our membership makes up for over 85% of the youth population in our county. For the past 65 years, the Boys and Girls Club of Vernon has provided a fun and safe place for the children of Vernon, Texas and the surrounding rural communities. Over 76% of our members are from homes that are living at or below the poverty level. Our club relies on the collaborations with other organizations within our community, especially the three school districts, to be able to do what we do for the youth of our community as the ONLY afterschool youth development organization in Wilbarger County. Since 1960, the Boys & Girls Club of Vernon has been affecting the lives of our community through our mission to enable all kids, especially those who need us most, to realize their potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

This year marks a milestone, our 10th and final year participating in Texoma Gives. Over the past decade, you have helped the Boys & Girls Club of Vernon raise an overwhelming $106,255 through this community-wide day of giving. Every dollar has fueled brighter futures for local kids, and we are deeply grateful for your support.

As we close out our Texoma Gives journey, we invite you to join us in one last powerful effort. Our goal is to raise $35,000, which will fully fund the 15 early release days this school year. On these days, school dismisses early, but many parents are still at work. Without the Club, kids could be left home alone or without a safe, structured place to go.

By opening our doors early, we provide:

• A safe space where kids are supervised and cared for.

• Nutritious meals and snacks to keep them fueled.

• Fun, enriching programs that support academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character.

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For many families, these early release days are some of the most critical times they rely on us and with your help, we can continue to be there.

➡️ Your gift on Texoma Gives Day will ensure that 400+ kids have a safe, welcoming place to go when school lets out early.

This is our last year to participate, and we’d love to go out with a bang...together. Will you help us reach the finish line and make sure no child is left without a safe place on early release days?

Give on September 4th and be part of our final Texoma Gives success story.

Because of you, the Club has been here for the past 65 years. With your gift, we’ll continue to be here for the moments that matter most.