Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley inspires and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens. Led by passionate professionals, our Club and school site locations encourage the youth in our community to grow, learn, and play their way toward a brighter future.

Our History

The Foundation

R. Curtis Jordan, Sr. looked around the neighborhoods of Jordan City and decided that a constructive program was needed for the boys of the area. After exploring the need with his colleagues in the industrial and civic community, he determined that a Boys Club would be the perfect solution. Mr. Jordan established and led the Columbus Boys Club, to which he donated the original property and building, at the present site on 29th Street.

The Expansion

The Woodruff family donated land on Cusseta Road in South Columbus for the building of the South Columbus Boys Club. A building committee of the Board of Directors and the Junior League of Columbus pledged to raise $50,000 for the new building, and The Bradley Foundation constructed a swimming pool for the Club.

The Merge

The South Club tripled its membership and opened a new 7,000 sq. ft. addition under the leadership of board president, Mr. Madden Hatcher, Jr. The Phenix City Boys Club merged with the Columbus organization changing its name to the Boys Club of Columbus & Phenix City. Shortly after, the East Columbus Boys Club was established.

The Girls

The Boys Club of Columbus & Phenix City changed its membership dramatically and became the Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus & Phenix City. The merger allowed these organizations to strengthen the overall brand and, most importantly, to serve all young men and women.

The Teens

In 2003, The CLUB Teen Center was opened. This new Teen Center allowed for the Clubs to further benefit teen members by focusing on their age-specific needs. Money management as well as college and career prep programs were implmented.

The Valley

To better serve the children of Phenix City, the North Phenix City Club merged with the Phenix-Russell Boys & Girls Club organization. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus and Phenix City became what is Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley.

The New East

As membership expanded, BGCCV found it necessary to branch out. The East Club moved to Edgewood, a 48,825 sq. ft. building. This new facility is equipped with a Computer Lab, Literacy Room, Tween Center, Teen Center, and a State of the Art Robotics Room.

College & Career Center

In 2023, the Boys & Girls Club of the Chattahoochee Valley opened a new teen center built to serve the North Columbus community. The center was constructed in honor of longtime board member John F. Flournoy

Achievement

With more than 80 years of service, BGCCV has been recognized and awarded by both BGCA and United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley numerous times.

100% Dedicated

Our staff, volunteers, and board members are fully dedicated to our youth members. We have dozens of contributors whose Service to Youth spans over 15 years.

High Expectations

BGGCV sets high expectations for itself. We strive to meet and exceed our goals on a daily basis, all for the betterment of our youth and community.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley Administrative Office

1700 Buena Vista Road

Columbus, GA 31906

T (706)596-9330

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley is supported by the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley.

BGCCV is a 501(c)3 (nonprofit) organization and donations are tax deductible.

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