Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis

A nonprofit organization

Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis (GSGBC) is a 501c3 nonprofit, founded in 1929 by Father Charles Maxwell under the direction of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. We provide high-quality After school and Summer programs to an estimated 787 youth annually, ages 6-16. We have two south St. Louis city campuses, located in Soulard and Dutchtown.
Our program offers a well-rounded curriculum for its after-school and summer programs that allows students to acquire and strengthen reading, writing, math, and science skills. The Afterschool program runs from 2pm to 7:30pm, Monday through Friday throughout the school year. The Summer Program runs from 7am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday for 8-10 weeks. In afterschool programs, youth are provided a snack and meal, and in summer programs, they are provided breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Our programs focus on: Academic Support & Assistance, Athletics, Arts, Healthy Living, Character Building, and College and Career Readiness. These competencies allow us to provide youth with the support they need to thrive and make good choices for themselves, their future and their community.

In portions of our service area 47% of youth are living in poverty, 98% are eligible for free or reduced lunch, and 79% are reading below grade level. This area also has some of the highest levels of crime, poverty, dropout rates, and lack of access to healthy food options. Various national studies have found 2pm to 6pm is the peak time for youth to get into trouble with the law. We help disrupt this pattern in our community by providing access to a safe and productive place during the non-school hours.

Mission

The mission of the Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis (GSGBC) is to empower boys and girls in the St. Louis metropolitan area, especially those who need us most, to realize their physical, intellectual, and emotional potential. As part of our commitment to the kids we serve, we provide high quality tutoring, homework assistance, sports training, and life-saving skills such as swimming. We invest in our kids and their future by giving them a structured, nourishing environment.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis

Tax id (EIN)

43-0653261

Address

2524 S. 11th St.
St. Louis, MO 63104

Phone

314-655-9770

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