Incorporated in 1871, The Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford, originally known as the Union for Good Works, was formed to meet the needs of boys from low-income predominantly immigrant families.

 Our Club is proud that it is the third oldest Boys & Girls Club in the United States.

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford offers a myriad of positive and constructive programs and activities that provide youth with countless opportunities for educational enrichment and personal empowerment.  By working closely with local schools and other human-service providers, the Boys & Girls Club is able to render guidance and direction which addresses the complex needs of many socially-challenged children.