Administrative Office

300 East Main Street Suite 4, Carbondale

Marion Site

2706 W Main Street, Marion

Since 2004, we have welcomed thousands of young people through our blue doors. Our dream to strengthen the communities in Southern Illinois where all youth have a place to become is becoming a reality. In these places, youth find mentors, tutors, role models, and friends that will help them learn, grow and develop in ways that will help them succeed in school, community, and in life. Everyday, we are ‘someone’s hero’. You can become a part of this journey, to raise a generation of youth who will change the culture of the communities, for generations to come – help us be the change.

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois Leadership

 

LaShonda Hubert, CEO

 

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois Board of Directors

 

Russell Williams, Board Chair

 

Cordy Love, Vice-Chair, Board Development and Communications

Secretary, April Martinez

Toni Perkins, Interim Treasurer/Finance Committee Chair

Erhime Badejo, Resource Development 

Jason Bartlett, Safety Committee

Rex Budde, Finance Committee

Kathie Fralish PhD, Finance Committee, HR Committee

Dr. Paul Frazier, Finance Commitee 

Sherrica Hunt, Resource Development Co-Chair

 

Jenna Jamieson, Board Development Committee

 

Brooke Lam, Safety Committee 

 

Mariah Nelson,  Social Media Manager, HR committee

Mike Ruiz, Resource Development Co-Chair

Jennifer Watson, HR committee

Bonnie Wheeler, Resource Development Committee

July 2025 / Vol. 001

Download Newsletter Thank You for Being Our Heroes To our incredible donors and dedicated staff-thank you. Your generosity, time, and heart have kept hope alive

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Admin Office Moved

Administrative Office has moved to the Dick Hunter Building, located at 300 East Main Street, Suite 4, in Carbondale, IL.

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Community Advisory Council

Share your voice! CAC is open to Club teens, parents and families, and Southern Illinois community members. Council meets every third Wednesday of the month

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Blue Jeans 4 Blue Doors

BGCSI’s annual fun outdoor event at Touch of Nature to celebrate 19 years of serving youth of Southern Illinois, honoring special community members with the

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