This story originally appeared on TAPinto Asbury Park.
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) is celebrating its 85th anniversary year, and to commemorate its founding the organization has several events planned throughout the year that are focused on service and community.
In the spring of 1938, Isaiah Matlack, chairman of the Asbury Park Kiwanis Club’s boys and girls program committee recommended to the board of directors that they explore the possibility of establishing a “Boys Club” in Asbury Park.
Originally located on Main Street, the Club opened its current Monroe Avenue location in July of 1952.
In the 85 years since its founding, BGCM has become the county’s most trusted youth development organization, serving more than 1000 children and teens annually at four sites across Monmouth County.
“While the needs of our community have changed over the last 85 years, our commitment to our young people has not,” says Douglas Eagles, Chief Executive Officer of BGCM.
“Kids need the stability and security of the Club now more than at any other time in their lives, and we are doing whatever it takes to meet this need,” said Eagles.
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