The Boys Club of New Britain was founded on March 10, 1891, by a group of concerned citizens led by John C. Eastman, the Secretary of the Connecticut Auxiliary Committee on Work for Boys. The Club was modeled after the Club that was founded in 1860 in Hartford. The group of volunteers raised $100 to open the Club’s doors in the Herald Hall on Church Street, offering a place where 400 boys could participate in sports, recreation, and learn basic skills.

Throughout its history, the Boys and Girls Club of New Britain has remained true to its mission of providing a safe, positive, and fun environment for youth to learn, grow, and develop into responsible, caring adults. The Club has been supported by countless volunteers, donors, and community partners, who recognize the importance of investing in the future of New Britain’s youth. As the Club looks to the future, it will continue to adapt and innovate to meet the ever-changing needs of the community it serves.