ABOUT THE CLUB

Founded in 1890, the Boys & Girls Club of Fall River has proudly served the youth of Greater Fall River for over 136 years. 

Our Mission


To enable youth to reach their full potential as responsible, caring, and productive citizens.


We believe that every child in the Fall River community should have a safe place where they can learn, play, and grow. They deserve a sanctuary where caring adults guide, supervise, and lead them to adulthood. The Boys & Girls Club of Fall River is that place.


Using the full extent of our powers, we assure that our members will complete high school and have access to a postsecondary education. In partnership with other community members, we will be outstanding stewards of the public’s trust and our donors’ gifts.

We do this by...


  • Providing a safe place for children to play, discover, learn, serve, and dream
  • Modeling caring, responsible, and productive behavior
  • Helping 100% of our members graduate from high school and assisting them with college awareness, access, and success
  • Efficiently using our resources, both human and capital, so that we can be outstanding stewards of the public trust

1890

The Boys Club of Fall River was founded on February 1; the first meeting place and clubhouse was a storefront on Third Street. The Club was incorporated in 1892.

1897


Matthew C.D. Borden, and American textile leader from Fall River and New York funded the construction of the Boys Club building in Fall River. A new clubhouse was opened on Anawan St. it was the first building built specifically for a Boys Club in the nation The monumental project was spearheaded by Thomas Chew.

1895

Camp Welch in Assonet opens.

1906

The Club became a National Movement of Federation of Boys' Clubs charter member with Thomas Chew leading the way for the federated model. The Federated Boys Clubs in Boston was formed with 53 member organizations – this marked the start of a nationwide Movement and a national organization.

1895

Camp Welch in Assonet opens.