Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbia

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbia provides essential, free-of-charge services like afterschool care, summer programs, hot meals, and mentorship to local area youth. In order to continue, CEO Martina Hoyt-Vail tells us it takes your support at events like the upcoming chili cook-off fundraiser! February 17, 2026

The annual Sneaker Ball Gala is Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia's way of raising awareness of and money for its ongoing mission of being a safe space for children to grow and learn. Wende Wagner encourages everyone to come "dressed to impress ...but wear your sneakers!" September 13, 2024

Wende Wagner wants to see everyone at this year's Rootin' Tootin' Chili Cookoff, a big fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia! March 6, 2024

The pandemic has had an enormous impact on everyone, really, but especially grade school children who have had to adapt to both learning from home and in…

Despite the loss of grant funding, executive director VALORIE LIVINGSTON says the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbia is determined to assist parents with…

Less money = less services. It's a hard reality facing many non-profits during this ongoing pandemic, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbia is no…

Columbia's Boys and Girls Club has reopened! Executive director VALORIE LIVINGSTON tells us how things are operating "much different than normal." Also,…

Today Paul Pepper visits with VALORIE LIVINGSTON, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbia, about the 13th annual 'Rootin' Tootin' Chili…

Today Paul Pepper visits with VALORIE LIVINGSTON, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbia, about how you can "make sure that every kid…

Today Paul Pepper visits with VALORIE LIVINGSTON, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbia, about their planned 14,000 sq. ft. expansion…