INDIANA GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS DECEMBER 15 AS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS DAY ACROSS THE STATE

INDIANA GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS DECEMBER 15 AS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS DAY ACROSS THE STATE

Recognition highlights the impact of 30 Boys & Girls Clubs organizations serving more than 180,000 Hoosier youth each year!

Indianapolis, Indiana, December 15, 2025 — Governor Mike Braun has officially proclaimed December 15, 2025, as Boys & Girls Clubs Day in the State of Indiana, recognizing the essential role that Clubs play in preparing Hoosier youth for bright futures through safe, structured, and mentoring-rich environments. The proclamation honors the statewide Boys & Girls Clubs movement, including 30 local organizations serving well over 180,000 youth across more than 185 clubhouse locations.

In the proclamation, Governor Braun highlights Indiana’s significant youth population, including 1.1 million youth ages 6–17, with one in five living in poverty and notes that for every child enrolled in a high-quality afterschool program, three more still lack access. Investments in youth development, the proclamation states, yield substantial returns, generating an estimated $10.32 in earnings and cost savings to communities for every dollar invested in the Boys & Girls Clubs model.

To mark Boys & Girls Clubs Day, Indiana’s Clubs will participate in a coordinated social media celebration on December 15, uplifting stories of impact, sharing statewide campaign materials, and encouraging Hoosiers to support their local Clubs. "This official recognition serves as a powerful testament to the daily, tangible impact Boys & Girls Clubs have on shaping young lives. We are profoundly thankful for this acknowledgment and remain dedicated to providing the mentorship, meals, and meaningful life experiences that help the youth of our communities thrive." – Mike Jessen, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana

“We are deeply indebted to our Indiana leaders, and Governor Braun, for their long-term support of
Boys & Girls Clubs, and for prioritizing Hoosier youth. It is because of active partners like Governor
Braun that we can make such an impact statewide,” – Matt Watrous, Government Relations, Boys
and Girls Clubs of America

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana provides safe and enriching environments for young people, offering programs focused on academic success, character and leadership development, and healthy lifestyles. Serving nearly 8,500 youth annually throughout Lake and Porter Counties, the organization is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Indiana

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indiana are made up of 30 local organizations across 56 counties, serving more than 178,000 youth each year. indianabgc.org