Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri

06/19/2026

Today, some of our Club kids had the incredible opportunity to tour EaglePicher and get a behind the scenes look at what happens there every day. They learned about the many different career paths available, saw how batteries are made for projects like Artemis, and discovered just how many opportunities exist right here in our community.

We are so grateful to the Eagle Picher team for opening their doors and taking the time to invest in our kids. Experiences like these help spark curiosity, build confidence, and show our young people what's possible for their future. Thank you for an amazing day!

06/18/2026

Thank you, Rotary Club of Joplin for your support. Community is crucial to the success of our organization, and today we celebrated with supporters, advocates, and other nonprofits in our community. It takes a village, and ours is pretty awesome! 💙

Each year, the Jopin Rotary Club's Community Fund supports local non-profit organizations. Today, we awarded $21,850 to the Area Agency on Aging Region X, Economic Security Corporation 's CARS Program, International, Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri, Schroeder Family Exploreum, Aspire Scholarship of Southwest Missouri, and the Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri. Thank you to these hard-working organizations. Proceeds from our weekly raffle and last month's Golf Scramble made this possible.

06/17/2026

We love seeing our community partners invest in our kids in meaningful ways.

Today, our teens had the opportunity to learn about financial literacy from Pinnacle Bank as part of our Workforce Readiness program. The session was led by one of our own Board Members and covered topics like checking accounts, banking basics, budgeting, and smart money habits.

These real world skills are so important as our teens begin preparing for life after high school. Thank you to Pinnacle and to our Board Member for sharing their time, knowledge, and experience with our Club teens. Opportunities like this help prepare our kids for bright futures. 💙

06/16/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Isaac! 🎉

Today we're celebrating someone who has made a tremendous impact on the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri. As a current Board Member and former Board President, Isaac has been a dedicated champion for our Club and the kids we serve.

No matter the need, Isaac is always willing to lend his support, share his leadership, and help move our mission forward. His commitment to creating great futures for local youth is something we're incredibly grateful for.

Please join us in wishing Isaac a very happy birthday! Thank you for your continued dedication to our Club, our kids, and our community. We hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and everything that makes you smile! 🎂🎈💙

06/13/2026

All these smile mean the 1st week of summer was amazing.

06/10/2026

Thank you to our Volunteers from the City of Joplin who brought bubbles for our Club kids to enjoy.

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06/10/2026

Yesterday we had the honor of being a part of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce YPN Scavenger Hunt. At our stop, area chamber members had to color and write a card of encouragement to one of our Club kids.

Today, we got to hand out some those cards. This is why community matters. Our clubs need to know they are supported.

💙Every Great Future Starts with Someone Who Believes in You

06/08/2026

Today we're excited to welcome our Club kids back and officially kick off summer ☀️

Summer at the Club means opportunities to learn, grow, build friendships, and create memories that last long after the season ends. We can't wait to see what this summer has in store for our kids.

Thank you to everyone who helps make programs like this possible. Here's to a great summer and even greater futures ahead!

06/07/2026

Did you know that 50% of all funds raised through Michael's round-up stays local!

Come by and see us at Michael's Make a cookie and get a balloon and be a part of the Impact for Local youth

We are so thankful for our Community Partners

06/07/2026

Our friends at Michaels want to help celebrate YOU and our amazing Club kids with the launch of their brand-new Party Shop line on June 7!

Every day, we get to watch our members achieve big goals, reach important milestones, and create memories worth celebrating. Whether it's a graduation, birthday, academic achievement, or simply a moment of growth, our Club kids give us plenty of reasons to cheer.

We're excited to join Michaels in celebrating the incredible young people who make our Club such a special place. Be sure to check out their new Party Shop collection and help make your next celebration even more memorable!

🎈 Here's to the milestones, the memories, and the bright futures ahead for our Club kids! 💙