Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia (BGCSEVA) was founded in 1919 by the Norfolk Rotary Club. Back then, we were known as Boys Club of Norfolk. Today, we have 9 Clubs in 7 cities. Because of our geographic reach, we are now Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia; and serve children ages 6-18. 

Our mission is “to enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.” 

Our 3 priority outcomes for our members are: Achieve Academic Success, Display Good Character & Citizenship and Maintain Healthy Lifestyles.

Your investment provides a life changing youth development experience. 

The Campaign to Great Futures: A $7 Million Investment in Our Youth

Every day across Hampton Roads, young people walk through the doors of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia (BGCSEVA) and find more than a place to go—they find people who believe in them, opportunities that challenge them, and a community that helps them dream bigger.

Now, we’re launching the most ambitious campaign in our history—the Campaign to Great Futures—to make sure every child and teen who needs us has the chance to thrive. Together, we will build a new Teen Center in Chesapeake, revitalize our Virginia Beach and Portsmouth Clubs, and expand access with a dedicated fleet of Club vehicles connecting youth to opportunity.

Beyond new spaces, this campaign fuels the heart of our mission—transformative programs that meet the moment for today’s youth. From trauma-informed practices that nurture healing and resilience, to innovative teen programming and workforce development initiatives that prepare the next generation for success, we are expanding our reach and deepening our impact across Southeast Virginia.

This is more than bricks and mortar—it’s about building confidence, character, and hope. It’s about investing in young people who will shape our community’s future.

Join us. Together, we can open more doors, change more lives, and build Great Futures—one child at a time.

Building Great Futures Through 

Four Pillars of Impact

A new Teen Center, Stronger Facilities, Greater Access, Deeper Impact.

Take a Look at our Vision