Welcome

The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks is a non-profit youth development organization that is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging, positive self-esteem, and accomplishment in all kids. Club Membership is open to all kids ages 6-18, and membership dues are just $25 per year. No child is ever turned away for financial reasons. Read more about us...

Locations

Shirley M. Schaefer Unit

1460 Bee Creek Road
Branson, MO 65616
p: 417.336.2420
f: 417.336.2818
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Lake Taneycomo Elks Unit

PO Box 667 (Mailing Address)
501 Panther Road (Delivery Address)
Forsyth, MO 65653
p: 417.546.6299
f: 417.546.8510
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Reeds Spring School Site

Reeds Spring Elementary School
300 Wolves Lane
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
p: 417.294.2467
f: 417.336.2818
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Corporate Offices

1460 Bee Creek Road
Branson, MO 65616
p: 417.335.2089
f: 417.336.2818

Support The Club

Boys and Girls Club of the Ozarks: inspiring and enabling all young people.There are many ways to support the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks. As a non-profit agency, we rely on donations from individuals, companies and foundations to fund the programs and activities at our three locations!

Gifts to the Club may be made in the form of cash, checks, stocks, or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard and American Express). We are also pleased to accept in-kind donations of goods or services that will benefit the Club.

Thank you for considering a donation to the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks. Following are just some of the ways you can help:

Make a secure online gift using PayPal.

Wish List

Visitor stickers
Petri dishes
Crayons
Tape (scotch)
Slides-premade & blank
Movies
Laminating pouches
Modeling clay
Board games
Copy paper
Staplers
Seats
Clear push pins
Tall coffee table
Bean bags (large)
Post its
Windows 7
Furniture
Retractable sharpie-black
Shower curtains
Video games
Colored paper
Charcoal chunks for drawing
Pens
Band aids
Book shelves
Pencils
First-aid supplies
Black lights
Lined paper
Antibiotic ointment
Desk lamp
Posters
Large trash cans-plastic
Pens
CDs
Manila folders
Candy
CD players
Floor striper machine
Prizes
Basketballs
Science center materials
Pool balls
4-square balls
Timers
Pool sticks
Jump ropes
Dry erase markers
Board games
Hula hoops
Color folders
Card games
Soccer balls
Microscopes
Pool stick tips
Air compressor
Overhead projector
Ping-pong paddles
Air pump needles
School subject workbooks
Washable markers
Adjustable basketball hoops
Updated computer software
Water colors
Ropes- tug of war
Can crusher
Gel pens
Flash cards
Fold up cafeteria tables w/ benches
Construction paper
Globe
Newsprint
Glitter pens
Pencil sharpener
Scrap paper
Stickers
Wii Resort
Wiffle ball bats
Stick glue
Flower seeds
Shuttle cocks
Coloring chalk
Calculators
Volley balls
Bendaroos
Glue
Shuffle board sticks
New tables
Construction paper
New footballs
Chairs
Brightly colored markers
Ultimate frisbee disc
Paint in bulk
Colored cardstock
Plain paper
Cabinets
Post-it Notes
File folders
Bulletin boards
Scissors
White boards
Colored pencils
Label Maker

Planned Giving

Leaving a gift to the Club through your estate plan will help ensure a solid financial future for the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks. What a wonderful legacy to leave your community! Click here for more information or contact Billy Rader at 417.335.2089  or brader@bgcozarks.org.

It Just Takes One Campaign

This annual campaign raises critical funds for day-to-day operations at both Club Units. A member of our Board of Directors may contact you personally for a gift, or look for your request in the mail.

Tax Credits

The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks frequently has Missouri State Tax Credits available through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). Please call to find out if credits are currently available, and if you qualify! Tax credits are a great way to support the Club while reducing your state tax liability at the same time.

Community Cash

Throughout the year, Country Mart gives out "Community Cash" dollars to support area non-profits. Please bring your Community Cash to either Unit of the Boys & Girls Club, or to the Thrift Shop. Community Cash helps purchase food for the Clubs throughout the year!

Sponsorships

Get involved with the Club by becoming a sponsor of one of our activities, such as Sports, Fitness and Recreation programs, Power Hour Homework Help, Torch Club, the Arts, and others. Your support will help ensure that important programs continue to thrive at the Club, and will enable all kids to participate in special programs, regardless of their ability to pay.

Special Events

Please see a listing of all Club special events on the Events section of this web site.

For more information on supporting the Boy & Girls Club of the Ozarks, please contact Billy Rader at 417.335.2089 or by e-mail at brader@bgcozarks.org.

2008 Financial Statements

See How Your Charitable Dollars Are Spent

Annual Report

Coming Soon!