Meet the 2025 Alabama Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
We are BEAMING with pride as our very own Savannah Pedroza has been named the Alabama Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year and will advance to the Regional Youth of the Year competition!
Savannah has grown up in our Club and has truly become the definition of a leader, excelling in the arts, academics, athletics, and service.
Her platform, “A Little Love Grows Big Confidence,” empowers youth by teaching essential life skills and organizing donations for those in need...proof that kindness and leadership go hand in hand.
Please join us in sending all your love and well wishes to Savannah as she represents not only our Club, but the entire state of Alabama at Regionals!
2025 Alabama Area Council Liaison of the Year
Not only did our amazing Savannah bring home the title of Alabama Youth of the Year, but our very own Board Member Mr. Lou Hennies was named the 2025 Alabama Area Council Liaison of the Year!
Mr. Lou has been a dedicated champion for our Club for over 20 years, currently serving as Vice President and Area Council Liaison. His impact goes far beyond meetings. He was instrumental (and literally hands-on) in leading the renovations for our new Teen Center. From tearing up carpet, to cutting down trees with a pole saw, he never hesitated to roll up his sleeves and get to work!!
Over the years, he’s been honored with the Champion of Youth Award and even our Club’s own GOAT Award! He and his sweet wife Connie just celebrated 50 years of marriage, and they’ve raised two wonderful children who share their heart for service.
Mr. Lou is more than a Board Member...he’s family! He pops in often just to check on things, say hello, and spend time with the kids. His commitment, kindness, and presence mean the world to us!
Please help us celebrate this incredible man and everything he continues to do for our Club!
Thank you all for joining us for our Ribbon Cutting Celebration!
Thank you Ozark and surrounding areas for coming out to celebrate our monumental occasion yesterday!! This Teen Center is a TRUE testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together, and we’re so grateful to each of you for your support in making our dream a reality.
We extend our deepest gratitude to:
Ozark City Schools for providing the building and the ongoing partnership
All In Credit Union IT Department, for installing the computers in our lab.
Donnie Bement, Ecore/Premier Materials, for donating the rubber mulch.
USDA Office for donating office furniture
Ozark City Public Works Department for creating our flower beds and providing the dumpster
We'd also like to thank the 1-14th Aviation Regiment, Lou Hennies, Paul Harp, Jonthan Williams, Kenneth Phillips, Carroll High School Baseball, Logan's All Pro, Ozark Collision Center, and the Ozark Parks and Recreation employees for their countless hours and efforts in cleaning, moving, and preparing this space. Your contributions are so appreciated!
To our financial supporters—including Bridgestone, All In Credit Union the Wiregrass Foundation, the Brent Beasley family, and the MANY community members who gave so generously—you are the backbone of this project, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!💙
Thank you Carroll High School Band & Carroll High School Cheerleading for the community spirit you brought!! Thank you Loose Brick Coffee, Goat Wingz Food Truck, Lafamilia Sweet Treats & More & KG's Kreations, LLC for setting up for our guests!
Additional THANKS to Grit InmyBelly, Mitchell Nissan and Alabama Power or making surprise donations toward our Teen Center!!
Finally, a huge thank you to the incredible contractors who worked tirelessly to complete this transformation in just THREE months:
Signs Etcetera, Inc. Dothan
Brannon's Hard Surface Restoration
Faulk Home Repairs LLC
Logan's All Pro
Hagler Heating & Cooling
Comfort Outdoors
Meeks-It-Up Painting
Dunlop Roofing & Manufacturing, LLC
Custom Roofing and Construction, LLC
Shine & Grind LLC
Black Swan Services
Payne Electric
This Teen Center represents a brighter future for our teens, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the collective effort of so many!!
THANK YOU ALL for being there with us and for believing in the future of our teens!
Upcoming Dates
Friday, May 16- Summer Orientation will be posted on Facebook and Website
May 22nd-30th- CLUB CLOSED for Summer Training
Monday, June 2nd- First Day of Summer Program
