Our Mission
At Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, it is our mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Core Beliefs
A Boys & Girls Club Provides:
A safe place to learn and grow...
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals...
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences...
IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS
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BGCWC initiatives focus on meeting the significant and specific needs identified within Boys & Girls Club of Washington County. Their broad scope complements several or all of our core program areas.
Responsible Entity (RE): City of Hagerstown Maryland
Department of Community and Economic Development
14 North Potomac Street, Suite 200A
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Contact: Margi Joe, Community Development Manager
Email: mjoe@hagerstownmd.org
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County.
On or about August 3, 2023 the City of Hagerstown will authorize the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County to submit a request to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Project Funding funds under the Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-328) to undertake a project known as “Boys and Girls Club – Hagerstown” for the purpose of demolition of the existing 100-year-old structure at 805 Pennsylvania Avenue and the development of a new 27,890 square foot facility. The proposed facility is expected to house 115 current members and to serve an additional 120 youth from the surrounding area. The facility will contain a gymnasium with basketball courts, a cafetorium, game room, and administrative offices. The proposed project will also consist of the development of recreational green spaces and a playground.
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to:
Margi Joe, Community Development Manager
Department of Community and Economic Development
14 North Potomac Street, Suite 200A
Hagerstown, MD 21740
All comments received by August 2, 2023 will be considered by the City of Hagerstown prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
The City of Hagerstown certifies to HUD that Tekesha A. Martinez in her capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County to use Program funds.
Certifying Officer of City of Hagerstown Maryland: Tekesha A. Martinez, Mayor