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Leadership Center

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

  • Construction & Renovation

  • Program Creation

Summer 2025

Hiring

Training

Enrollment

Fall 2025

Launch Programs

Your investment in the Phair Family Center for Leadership will allow us to:

  • Hire experienced youth development staff who will create a safe space for tweens and students who need extra support, encouragement, and guidance.

 

  • Offer workforce development and career exploration opportunities in collaboration with Ivy Tech and other community and industry partners.

 

  • Provide critical emotional and academic support that empowers youth to break cycles and build brighter futures.

Timeline & Investment

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Be part of history - name a room in the Phair Family Center for Leadership

Kitchen
$50,000

Conference Room
$25,000

Classrooms
5 at $25,000

Athletic Space
$100,000

Dining Space
$100,000

Restorative Room
$25,000

Loft
$50,000

Staff Break Room
$15,000

Donor Levels
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