Englewood Capital Campaign

Alarming Community Issues:

In Englewood, young people face BIG challenges... but it doesn’t have to be this way. Youth spend 80% of their time outside school, and that time is invaluable. As the premier summer camp and afterschool program, the Boys & Girls Club has delivered consistent, proven results for at-risk youth in our community for the past 27 years. For nearly 5,000 Englewood kids living below the poverty line, access to our Club could be a game-changer.

The Englewood Club once thrived next to the Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, where young people could play outdoors, learn, and grow; the sky was the limit! Unfortunately, in 2022, Hurricane Ian destroyed our leased space, causing us to relocate to a smaller location with no outdoor space and only two rooms. This move has restricted our activities, member capacity, and overall service to the youth in our program.

Our Solution:

The Boys & Girls Club of Englewood seeks to ensure the expansion and sustainability of Club sites throughout Englewood that are safe, modern, and equipped with the resources necessary to serve, engage, and educate youth. Our new 16,000 sq. ft. Boys & Girls Club campus will be located at 11112 Willmington Blvd., Englewood, FL 34224.

We invite you to join us in our $10M campaign goal so that every child in Englewood can have a Great Future.

Will you join us?

If you have questions or want to get involved, contact Mr. Lynn Dorler, Chief Executive Officer, at lynn@bgcofcc.org or (941) 815-8751.

Englewood Club Naming Rights - $3,000,000

Multi-Purpose Room/ Gym- $1,000,000

- An indoor covered court area with infinite possibilities for games, sports, activities, events, and more.

Education & Career Center- $500,000

- Offering cutting-edge technology, resources, and training to make, create and innovate. Vocational training in woodworking, plumbing, electric, welding, and auto mechanics. Featuring a welcoming library and reading space, a place for all that encourages reading in a comfortable setting.

Health and Life Skills Center- $500,000

- A space to develop young people's capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their well-being, help them to set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.

Teen Lounge/ Center- $500,000 (no longer available)

- A safe and inviting environment for teens to gather, learn, and enjoy state-of-the-art technology, performing arts, and leadership training opportunities.

Culinary Arts/ Kitchen- $500,000 (no longer available)

- Demonstration Kitchen promoting healthy lifestyles both inside and outside the Club through cooking and nutrition classes whilst providing snacks and dinners for Club members daily.

Media Center/ Library- $500,000 (no longer available)

- Providing access to tools, equipment, and supplies to encourage and foster curiosity, discovery, and learning. Enabling performances with stage, lighting, and state-of-the-art sound systems for performances.

Playground- $100,000 (no longer available)

- Shaded outdoor area to promote fun, exercise, and imagination for kids of all ages.

Contact Us!

If you have questions or want to get involved, contact Mr. Lynn Dorler, Chief Executive Officer, at lynn@bgcofcc.org or (941) 815-8751.