In September of 1954, a special gymnasium fundraising dinner was held honoring world boxing champion Rocky Marciano, and twenty thousand dollars was raised. With the election of Michael D. Ercolino as president, plans began to develop rapidly, and a contract was awarded to James Vacchiano for the construction of a gymnasium at a cost of $48,000.00.
Through the efforts of Gus Villapiano and Thomas Shebell, Sr., the president of the Asbury Park New York Transit company, James Rollo, became interested in the establishment of a new boys home. Mr. Rollo purchased a land lot at 1201 Monroe Ave. for the new facility and contributed $35,000.00 toward the building cost. Construction began soon after, and the new Clubhouse was opened on July 29, 1952.
In August of 1940, due to the rapid growth of the Boys Club program, the decision was made to change the name of the Kiwanis Boys Club to the Boys Club of Asbury Park.
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.
We've been chosen! Both the Stop & Shop in Neptune and Acme in Wall have selected the Club to be their August charity of choice. For every "GIVE BACK" bag purchased next month, the Club will ...
For Club members beating the heat this summer in our Innovation Lab, we know they're not only building STEM skills that will give them a leg up on the school year, but they're also forming ...
At the Club we do whatever it takes to ensure that all kids are on a path towards a great future, even in the summer. This is why we are thrilled that our summer camps ...
The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation shares our vision of building greater futures for the children in our community. In addition to providing financial support, the Grunin Foundation is a tremendous resource to many ...
Another year of after-school programming in the books! This year we created, coded, and constructed! Our kids had so many opportunities to learn new skills and concepts, and we can't wait for more exciting ...
Jalyssa is 7 years old and has been a member for almost 3 years! Her favorite activity at the Club is arts and crafts, and when she grows up she wants to be an artist!
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