SERVING THOSE WHO NEED US MOST
PHAIR FAMILY CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor is expanding! We’ve acquired a 16,000-square-foot facility at 250 E. Sample St., South Bend—formerly the Ivy Tech Administrative Building—to launch the Phair Family Center for Leadership at the Boys & Girls Club.
With 700 students on our waitlist, the need for our programs in St. Joseph County is greater than ever. This new center will help bridge the gap and provide critical services to the youth who need us most.
What the Leadership Center Will Offer:
Daytime Support for Students – Partnering with local schools, we’ll provide academic support, leadership development, and mental health services for students facing suspensions.
Tween Center – After school, up to 200 students (grades 4-7) will have a dedicated space for learning, emotional support, and a pathway to our downtown Teen Center—helping us reduce our waitlist.
Training Hub – A central location for staff development, equipping nearly 400 youth development professionals to deliver high-quality programs across our region.
This is more than just a building—it’s a game-changer for the youth of St. Joseph County! Stay tuned for updates as we bring this vision to life.
Winter/Spring 2025
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Construction & Renovation
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Program Creation
Summer 2025
Hiring
Training
Enrollment
Fall 2025
Launch Programs
Your investment in the Phair Family Center for Leadership will allow us to:
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Hire experienced youth development staff who will create a safe space for tweens and students who need extra support, encouragement, and guidance.
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Offer workforce development and career exploration opportunities in collaboration with Ivy Tech and other community and industry partners.
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Provide critical emotional and academic support that empowers youth to break cycles and build brighter futures.
Timeline & Investment
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