Who We Are

We believe every kid has what it takes. We are committed to promoting safe, positive, and inclusive environments for all. We support children and teens of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater New Haven was formed from two legacy organizations, each with its own long history of serving local kids and families: the Boys & Girls Club of New Haven and the Ulbrich Boys & Girls Clubs.

The Boys Club of New Haven was founded in 1871 across the street from the New Haven Green, one of the earliest Clubs in the movement's history. Nearly a century later, in 1970, it became the Boys & Girls Club of New Haven, one of the first in the nation to welcome girls and young women. Over the decades, the headquarters of the Club traversed New Haven, including locations on Orange Street, Jefferson Street, and Grand Avenue; many alumni still fondly recall the clubhouse at the corner of Sargent Drive and Hallock Avenue. Since 1989, the New Haven Clubhouse has been located at 253 Columbus Avenue in the Hill neighborhood.

The Boys Club of Wallingford was founded in 1963 by a group of dedicated local citizens. In 1995, it was renamed the Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club in honor of Fred Ulbrich Jr., and in 2019 it expanded to serve children, youth, and families in North Haven as well.

On July 1, 2022, these two organizations merged to form the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater New Haven, combining decades of independent work into a single organization built to have an even greater impact for children, teens, and families across the region.