Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois (BGCSI) is excited to announce the soft opening of our facilities in Marion and Carbondale. To celebrate this exciting milestone, we invite you to join us for our Open House events and meet our new CEO, LaShonda Hubert, along with other dedicated staff members and board members.

Carbondale, IL, May 28, 2024 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois (BGCSI) is thrilled to announce the launch of a major fundraising campaign to reopen its doors in Carbondale and Marion, with a goal of raising $200,000 during Phase 1 of the campaign. This campaign will be chaired by Glenn Poshard, former Illinois State Senator and U.S. Congressman, who has long been a dedicated advocate for the youth of Carbondale, Marion, and all of Southern Illinois.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois’ all day summer program begins June 6th through August 5th. This summer’s program will focus on gardening, healthy habits and how to explore the natural world.