St. Alban's History

History

History of St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club

St. Alban’s Boys Sports Club was founded by Toronto Police Inspector W.H. (Bill) Bolton in 1949. The Club began with 25 boys in the basement of St. Alban’s Parish Hall.

During the late fifties, the Club’s membership expanded to 300 boys and beyond the capacity of the parish hall. On October 17, 1961 the new Club at 843 Palmerston Avenue was opened.  That same year, St. Alban’s was accepted as a member agency of the United Way of Greater Toronto. In 1978, the Club was renamed St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club.

In 1999, St. Alban’s merged with Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Club.  With this successful outreach model we continued to grow to offer much needed children and youth programs in multiple locations in the Jane and Finch, Weston-Mount Dennis, Lawrence Heights and Bathurst and Dupont communities.

In 2013, the Club opened our next generation building project – The Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Club Youth Centre.

A long time dream of the Club staff and leadership was realized when we purchased a campground on Howland Lake in Minden Hills in 2018. 


With a name change in 2021, we are now known as BGC St. Alban's Club and continue to strive to serve the changing needs of the communities in which we operate.

In November of 2024, we celebrated our 75th Anniversary with a party for children and a separate party for adults.   Former members, staff, and supporters of the Club came together to share memories and connect again.  It was a memorable evening to say the least! 

For a great example of the impact of the Club, read Kimberly Joubert's heartfelt words she shared with us at the anniversary event.  

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