The building expansion of the Boys and Girls Club in Porter County provided much-needed additional space and services to the children in the community. The 19,000 square foot expansion of the existing Club included a full-size gymnasium, a two-story rock-climbing wall, a new lobby, reception and concessions area, fitness studio, an education center, STEM lab, and a teen tech lounge with state-of-the art technology and equipment.
As a result of this renovation and expansion, active membership at the Duneland Boys & Girls Club increased from 474 in 2016 to 920 youth and teens in 2017. The average daily attendance skyrocketed by more than 110% going from 145 kids per day to more than 310 kids using the Club every day!