

ABOUT US
Since it's opening in 1999, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gila Valley has strived to contribute to youth development in the Graham County area. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gila Valley currently serves more than 200 youths at its clubhouse located at 805 S. Seventh Ave. in Safford. Our programs are offered year-round and are safe, fun and affordable for all youth.
The Boys & Girls Club of The Gila Valley provides a safe location where children and young adults can grow, learn and achieve a sense of compassion. We are involved in our community and support the functions of the various cities that we serve. Community Service is embraced and encouraged, with our Members averaging over 200 hours in one year. We provide our staff with the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, while allowing them to learn skills that will be used in their own futures. We strive to stop the use of drugs in our community before they start, through education, and by providing positive examples. We do our very best to make our location a place of fun for the children of the Gila Valley.

Members of the Graham County Chamber of Commerce join Safford City Council
members in a ribbon cutting for the Boys & Girls Club of the Gila Valley in April 1999
Our Team
CEO
Brittany Dean

Program Director
Elsa Aguilar

Maintenance Manager Brad Olsen

Staff Leader
McKenna Griffitts

Staff Leader
Lily Robbins

STEAM Coordinator
Eric Blanco

Art Coordinator
Lareia Hernandez

Executive Assistant
Sylvia Lopez

Assistant Program Director
Jaiden Prescott

Torch Leader
Ashtyn Schuh

Staff Leader
Jaci Russell

Staff Leader
Melody Welch

Assistant STEAM Coordinator
Serenity Whitmer

Resource Development Coordinator
Nick Nordgran-Tellez

Receptionist
Selena Mendez

Torch Leader
Jesse Garcia

Staff Leader
Aliana Garcia

Operations Manager
Miguel Ruiz

Librarian
Preston Graham

Assistant Art Coordinator
Shelby Esqueda

Our Mission
To provide a safe and nurturing environment to enable all young people of the Gila Valley, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

