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The Teen Center will be a safe, welcoming space dedicated solely to teens in Ozark—offering them the only place in town designed specifically for their needs. With no other local facilities catering to this age group, the center will provide a positive environment where teens can gather, connect, and grow. Our programs will foster a sense of belonging and safety, ensuring that teens have a supportive space to learn, create, and thrive.

What We Will Offer

ARTS

Workforce Development

Workforce Development

The new Teen Center’s ARTS department features a state-of-the-art music recording studio, podcast studio, digital piano lab, and more!! These cutting-edge resources will give teens the opportunity to explore their creativity, develop new skills, and express themselves through music, media, and the arts. 

Workforce Development

Workforce Development

Workforce Development

 The Teen Center will prioritize career readiness, equipping teens with the skills and experiences they need to succeed in today’s workforce. We will offer hands-on training in fields like technology, trades, and the arts. From resume building and job interview preparation to internships and certifications, our programs will empower teens to explore career pathways, develop critical skills, and prepare for a bright future in their chosen fields. 

Academics

Workforce Development

Academics

At the Teen Center, academics will be a key focus, ensuring that teens receive the support they need to succeed in school and beyond. We will offer tutoring, homework help, and access to educational resources that reinforce classroom learning. By collaborating with local schools, we’ll provide programs designed to strengthen academic skills, encourage good study habits, and help teens achieve their educational goals.

How You Can Help

Exciting News for Our Community

We’re kicking off a capital campaign to bring our new Teen Center to life, and we need YOUR help!  Whether you have a talent to share, time to spare, or dollars to donate, there's a way for everyone to contribute to this amazing project. Let's build a space where teens can thrive!


👉 Ways to Donate:

💥Time & Talent: Volunteer with us and be a part of this transformation!

💥Financial Support: Every dollar counts! Donate online or drop by to contribute in person; 195 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Ozark, AL 36360.


👉Legacy $5,000 

👉Angel $3,000-$4,999

👉Producer $1,000-$2,999 

👉Director $500-$999

👉Artist $300-$499 

👉Advocate $100-$299

👉Partner $25-$99

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Check out our Teen Center!!

Read All About It!

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!

Thank you Bridgestone Tires!

Our technology improvements at our Teen Center was made possible through a $100,000 donation from Bridgestone Retail Operations.


We were one of three Clubs nationwide to receive a technology grant from Bridgestone this year. Funds supported the creation of our Teen Center equipped with a podcast studio, music studio, driving simulator, computer lab, an IWall and additional tools for interactive learning.


The donation is part of the Bridgestone Driving Great Futures initiative, which has raised more than $25 million to help kids and teens gain access to Boys & Girls Clubs resources across the U.S. since 2015.

Thank you All In Credit Union!

We are thrilled to announce that All In Credit Union has awarded us a generous grant to fully furnish our games room at the new Teen Center! Now officially called "The All In Gamesroom," this space will be a vibrant spot for our teens to unwind, have fun, and connect with friends.

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Thank you, All In Credit Union, for believing in our vision and supporting our youth. This space is going to make such a difference for so many young people in our community, and we couldn’t have done it without your incredible generosity!

Thank you Wiregrass Foundation!

 A HUGE thank you to the Wiregrass Foundation! 


Thanks to their incredible support, we’re able to move forward with major renovations at our new Teen Center! This grant covers the majority of the updates we need—from decorative concrete floors to fresh exterior paint and essential repairs. These improvements will help us create a safe, welcoming space where teens can connect, learn, and thrive! 


With this support, we’re excited to give our community’s youth a vibrant place to explore opportunities and build skills for the future. Thank you, Wiregrass Foundation, for believing in our vision and the potential of our teens! 

Thank you Alabama Power

THANK YOU Alabama Power for providing funds for our Power Pathways: Building Careers & Great Futures Program!!!! This new initiative at our Teen Center will equip teens with hands-on skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, construction, clean energy, entrepreneurship, and more!!! Thank you for always investing in our youth and their futures!

Southern Star

We’re on the front page of the The Southern Star, and it’s all about our new Teen Center!  This is more than just a space—it’s a game-changer for our teens. This center will become THE place for teens in our community to learn, grow, and connect.

We’re beyond excited to see this dream become a reality and can’t wait to watch our teens shine in their new home. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to see how we’re creating a space where teens can thrive. BIG things are coming

Dothan Eagle

Thank you Dothan Eagle for this incredible story about our Teen Center! If you haven't heard the latest buzz around Ozark, BIG things are coming!! 

Dothan Eagle Ribbon Cutting

Thank you again Dothan Eagle for the great news piece!! 

WTVY

Thank you WTVY for this great piece!! 

https://www.wtvy.com/2024/08/27/boys-girls-club-ozark-partners-with-ozark-city-schools-new-teen-center/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFZQ0tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXO7ZEowiVlqK1szwhSq0_isJYs2lYzbASrg3FfwSad6CZdTSDb3ciX3IA_aem_DRFUt4RC58rk3P1t-OqBRA


Ribbon Cutting Story:

https://www.wtvy.com/2024/12/17/southeast-alabama-boys-girls-club-unveils-new-teen-center/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHP5TlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHe_l7ZnUghDVGPuBnyV8-IQZmqpbXEovfQgXbt88UpPszMhWexikorIY9w_aem_trUvVPqeaddr1cIyAJJTSw

Thank you 1-14th Aviation Regiment

A HUGE shoutout and thanks to the 1-14th Aviation Regiment for stepping up and helping us launch the renovation of our Teen Center!

Our Partners

Thank you for helping us make this possible!

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