BGCCI – Drake

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa provides a safe, supportive place, structured programs and caring staff. The club on Drake University's campus completes a new central path to reach more students.

Investment

  • NMTC Amount: $8,000,000
  • Total Project Cost: $8,352,410

IMPACT

  • 41 FTE jobs
  • 200 youth served daily

Investor

Project Description

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa provides a safe, supportive place, structured programs and caring staff. They work to have kids graduate high school on time with a plan for their great futures. The club on Drake University’s campus will complete a new central path to reach more students. BGCCI’s First family club will welcome all students K-12. This is only the 3rd club on a private university campus in the nation.

MAP

Address: 2500 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Census Tract: 19153001100

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