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Who We Are

 

Our Mission

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens and leaders.

 

Our Vision

Provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties

Senior Staff Leadership

Dr. Camesha Whittaker-Samuel

Chief Executive Officer

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Chance McElveen

Director of Grants & Programs

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Our Core Beliefs

  • A Safe Place to Learn & Grow
  • Ongoing Relationships
  • Caring Adult Professionals
  • Life-Enhancing Programs
  • Character Development Experiences
  • Hope & Opportunity

By championing excellence and growth, our programs create lasting positive impacts on members, families, and the wider community. Your support fuels academic success, health initiatives, and vital preventive programs addressing opioid, alcohol, and tobacco use. Your donation transforms lives, providing improved opportunities for young individuals and fostering a safer, healthier community. Your contribution to our after-school and summer programs enables parents and caregivers to pursue their careers confidently, knowing their children are thriving in a secure and enriching environment.

Board of Directors

Lynn (Dorothy) Byrne, President

Jaime Bracero, PharmD, MBA, Past President

Jenae Matthews

Dr. Jason Larkin

Patricia D’Alessandro

Steve Cameron

Victor Ramos

Vernon Burton

Barb Girtman

Vinny Sagrani

Ron Nowviskie

Jenae Matthews

Kristina Chalk

Debi McNabb

Jack Tabar

Chris Perkins

Carmen Balgobin

Sheriff Michael Chitwood

(Benyamin Yisreal)

Give them a place to go as they grow.

Help us in our mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens and leaders.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties

101 N Woodland Blvd., Suite 400, DeLand, FL 32720

(386) 734-0555

M-F: 9am-5pm, S-S: Closed

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.