Your kids could be a part of one of the largest youth-serving organizations in the state after three Boys and Girls Clubs officially merged on Wednesday.

March 1st marked the first day of the newly established Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bay and Lakes Region. The agency consists of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Door County, Greater Green Bay, and Shawano. The Boys and Girls Club of Door County first announced the merger in January, with Board Chair Erich Pfiefer saying, “while we believe strongly in the power of coming together, great care is being taken to ensure that both Clubs remain connected to their respective communities. We are committed to providing the same high-quality services that have been the hallmark of both organizations for decades.” The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Green Bay had been in a management agreement since last summer to provide support for key administrative functions.

The hope is that by joining forces, the organization will be more sustainable moving forward while serving approximately 3,000 children in three unique areas. While the clubs’ operations will merge together, each club will retain its name and branding in its local community. The Boys and Girls Club of Shawano merged with the Green Bay organization shortly after they were founded in 2019.