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John Avery Boys & Girls Club, Inc. has been in successful operation since 1939.
We teach and serve with one purpose - to inspire and enable young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Concentrating on children from disadvantaged circumstances, we offer a sense of belonging and the tools to make positive choices to each child that comes to our club. John Avery Boys & Girls Club is an organization that stands for traditional values, while providing progressive programs that address the problems faced by the youth of today, including substance abuse, teen pregnancy, gangs and violence.
Significant Dates & Events
1939
On March 16, 1939, Mrs. Mamie Dowd Walker, Judge Juvenile Court Durham, requested that the Durham Committee on Negro Affairs solve the problem of juvenile delinquency. On May 13, 1939, a temporary organization of the Boys Club was formed.
1940
On April 6, 1940, the name of the Club, John Avery Boys Club, was selected by a unanimous vote.
1944
On December 13, 1944, John Avery Boys Club became a member of the Boys Clubs of America.
1955
Ground breaking for the new Club was held at 506 Branch Street, Durham NC. 600 people pledged contributions of labor, machines, materials, professional services and cash towards the erection of the new building.
1967
John Avery Boy Club vacated its home on Branch Street to make room for the development of the East-West Expressway.
1972
John Avery Boys Club moved to a new location at 808 East Pettigrew Street with approximately 5 acres of land and a building with 13,783 square feet.
1990
Name changed from John Avery Boys Club, Inc. to John Avery Boys & Girls Club, Inc.
1997
On June 11, 1997 the following areas in the Club were dedicated:
• The Club named Lee W. Smith, Jr. Complex
• Board Room named Kennedy-Sloan Board Room in honor of William J. Kennedy Jr. and Charlotte K. Sloan.
• Gymnasium named in honor of Dr. LeRoy T. Walker.
• Arts and Craft Center named in honor of William L. Boykin Sr.
1998-1999
On December 3, 1998, Damar Court Boys & Girls Club opened and on June 13, 1999, Birchwood Heights Boys & Girls Club opened. Both are off site locations of John Avery Boys & Girls Club, Inc.
2005
In January 2005 the Club kicked off the "One" fundraising campaign. On July 15, 2005, the Club held its 1st annual Golf Fore Kids Tournament at the Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club in Chapel Hill, NC. Funds raised assist the club in expanding its after-school program.
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