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Our Mission
To inspire young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
We believe every child has unique gifts and a great future ahead. But they need our support, guidance, and opportunity to reach their potential. In the spirit of our founder A.G. Gaston, we have dedicated ourselves to filling our kids’ physical, academic, and emotional needs. And we hope you’ll join us.
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Our Programs
Academic Success
We help develop essential academic skills and provide access to technology and tutoring.
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Character and Leadership
We provide responsibilities and opportunities for decision-making to help Members become responsible citizens.
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Healthy Lifestyles
We encourage and reinforce personal responsibility, well-being, self-sufficiency, positive behaviors, and self-respect.
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Athletics
We teach cooperation and teamwork through sports such as basketball, baseball, football, and cheer.
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Our Results
96%
of students are on grade level for their age
97%
of students expect to graduate high school
90%
expect to complete 4-year college
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Our Promise
To Members
We promise to keep you safe, to be inspiring role models for you, to enhance your education, always to be positive and fun and to provide impactful programs to help you grow, learn and thrive.
To Parents
We promise to keep you informed, to hire only highly qualified and caring staff members, to provide opportunities for your child, to give them a high-quality experience, and to encourage your child to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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Club Information
Walter Howlett Jr. Clubhouse
4821 Avenue W
Birmingham, AL 35208Phone: (205) 923-3377
Hours: 3 pm – 7 pm
Join ClubSouthside Homes Clubhouse
2501 Clarendon Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020Phone: (205) 425-4051
Hours: 3 pm – 7 pm
Join ClubCenter for a New Generation
Hayes K-8 School (Woodlawn)
500 43rd Street N
Birmingham, AL 35222Phone: (205) 231-8921
Hours: 3 pm – 6 pm
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Give Now
No gift is too small — or too large — and you can rest assured that every penny you give will support our programs and club members.
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About Dr. Gaston’s Legacy
Birmingham entrepreneur A.G. Gaston was one of the most successful African American business owners in Alabama, overcoming humble beginnings to build a business empire. We carry on his legacy today and encourage all our members to follow in his footsteps as they become productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
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Alumni Corner
Thousands of young people have called our Club home over the years. We’re always eager to hear what our alums are doing today.
Roderick Royal
“I started coming to the A.G. Gaston Boys Club when I was 10. My parents were working class poor and I was an “at risk” kid. This place made it easier to climb out of a rough neighborhood. I started taking piano lessons and leading the devotions at the Board meetings. I got very involved in the leadership clubs. The A.G. Gaston Club was a wonderful place for me.”
