Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, President & CEO, Freddy Williams recently spoke at the Centre Club’s Breakfast with an Executive discussing the mission and objectives of the organization. Freddy who was a Tampa Bay Business Journal 40 Under 40 nominee in 2022, noted that the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast is one of the fastest growing in the country. Freddy also discussed his experience being a Boys & Girls Club member as a child and shared how he attributed his experiences at the club was to many of the successes in his life.

Freddy shared the mission of the Club with attendees; to provide high quality out of school time Club experiences proven to ensure our young people, especially those who need us most, are on track to graduate from high school with a plan, demonstrate good character and citizenship, and live a healthy lifestyle. The priorities of the club fall under a few categories including youth safety, academic success, health & wellness, building character and leadership, and workforce development for teens.