Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah

Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to be all that they can be as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

The Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah has been a vital force in the Paducah-McCracken County community for over sixty years. Much change has taken place during that time. It began with a dream of Oscar M. Cross, a probation officer, who saw a need for young men to set higher goals for themselves and prepare for their future. Cross had a wife, Dorenda and two daughters Martha and Gail, and

he desired to aid in the positive development of youth. He made a commitment to keep them off of the streets, out of the juvenile justice system and to provide educational experiences that were taught outside the traditional classrooms at school. The members, all boys at the time, met in the basement of the courthouse and were originally named Junior Legion Club. Increased membership necessitated a changed in location to provide more space for activities. The Junior Legion Club relocated to the Masonic Temple Building formerly on the corner of Seventh and Adams Street. The new location brought about a new name. Upon affiliation with the National Boys and Girls Club of America in 1953 the Junior Legion Club became the Boys Club of Paducah. As the years went by more and more youth both male and eventually female became active members and were introduced to ideals of good character, academic achievement, and citizenship. The club once again relocated many years later to the Old Longfellow Elementary School on the corner of twelfth and Jackson Street, its current location, and in 1990 following the lead of the national organization and to acknowledge Mr. Cross’s many years of service in the community the Club was once again renamed to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah. In 2004, in recognition of the work Mr. Cross had done with generations of youth Jackson Street was renamed Oscar Cross Ave. As the Club continues to grow year after year identifying opportunities to expand and offer even more programs to youth is still the focus of the Club. The need to day in 2012 is not less important or any less relevant than in years past if anything the need may be greater. As we move forward into the next decade of service we hope to maintain the vision set by Mr. Cross more than 60 years ago as we continue to have a positive impact on our youth.

Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club will be closed tomorrow, December 3rd, to allow for preparation of our Great Futures Gala.
12/02/2024

Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club will be closed tomorrow, December 3rd, to allow for preparation of our Great Futures Gala.

Thank you to AGC of Western Kentucky and A&K Construction for partnering with us, and for mentoring more of our members ...
11/19/2024

Thank you to AGC of Western Kentucky and A&K Construction for partnering with us, and for mentoring more of our members to learn trade skills.

If you are able to help, donations can be dropped off at the club between 8am and 6pm, Monday through Friday.
11/13/2024

If you are able to help, donations can be dropped off at the club between 8am and 6pm, Monday through Friday.

We got the opportunity to serve Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, LLC lunch with The Catering Company of Paducah. Thankfu...
11/08/2024

We got the opportunity to serve Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, LLC lunch with The Catering Company of Paducah. Thankful to our Board Member SheRon Minter for coordinating such a great event.

Our organization morns the loss of DEBORAH CAROL ALSTON EDMONDS who, amoung many other amazing things, was also a proud ...
11/06/2024

Our organization morns the loss of DEBORAH CAROL ALSTON EDMONDS who, amoung many other amazing things, was also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for over 50 years. Her leadership experience included serving as past president of the State Alliance of Kentucky for National Boys and Girls Clubs, past Board President of the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah.

https://www.pettusrowlandfh.com/obituary/deborah-alston-edmonds?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR27T8X5KY4_-dFWPNFgXhp5RO0Tu6yKDogwQEXQhRnP1yjVPgapsDtzRDc_aem_W60SCm79hN1-ki-SzideYg

Deborah Alston Edmonds was the sixth of seven children, deeply rooted in the Paducah community. She learned the importance of work and perseverance early in life from her father, an original Tuskegee Airman. Inspired by her fathers pioneering spirit, who opened the communitys first African-American....

YOU ARE INVITED!!! Hosted by our Keystone Club President you’ll hear from Club Alumni Cal Barber, teen performance, and ...
11/05/2024

YOU ARE INVITED!!! Hosted by our Keystone Club President you’ll hear from Club Alumni Cal Barber, teen performance, and special entertainment sponsored by SheRon Minter. This will be celebrating Great Futures, and helping more young people to be Future Ready.

SINGLE SEATS ONLY $125
[email protected] to save your seat or table now.

Visit Buffalo Wild Wings of Paducah and get your Home Team advantage card. You get a discount, and Buffalo Wild Wings wi...
11/02/2024

Visit Buffalo Wild Wings of Paducah and get your Home Team advantage card. You get a discount, and Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% to our Club

Spooky day at the club today. We hope everyone has a safe and fun night.
10/31/2024

Spooky day at the club today. We hope everyone has a safe and fun night.

Join us in welcoming our new Executive Assistant, Alissa Riley! Alissa is a native of Paducah, who will focus her effort...
10/31/2024

Join us in welcoming our new Executive Assistant, Alissa Riley! Alissa is a native of Paducah, who will focus her efforts on administrative duties, and club growth.

Thanks to Paducah Innovation Hub, AGC of Western Kentucky, and A&K Construction who came together to provide the opportu...
10/29/2024

Thanks to Paducah Innovation Hub, AGC of Western Kentucky, and A&K Construction who came together to provide the opportunity for club kids to build the best bird houses ever. They are now working on painting them.

Save the Date for the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club’s GREAT FUTURES GALA. Hear from our 2024-2025 Youth of the Year, and...
10/29/2024

Save the Date for the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club’s GREAT FUTURES GALA.
Hear from our 2024-2025 Youth of the Year, and Special Guest Speaker Cal Barber, and so much more.

It’s time for the Great Pumpkin Contest. Each group made a pumpkin design. Your likes and loves will decide the winners....
10/28/2024

It’s time for the Great Pumpkin Contest. Each group made a pumpkin design. Your likes and loves will decide the winners. How many likes can your favorite one get?

Address

2956 Park Avenue
Paducah, KY
42001

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 2pm - 7pm

Telephone

+12704081561

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