Louis L. Valentine Boys & Girls Club in Bridgeport

Located in the heart of Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, the Louis L. Valentine Club offers a unique after-school experience for the more than 1,200 members it serves annually.

"We have kids come from all over the city," says Club Director Dawn Jimenez about the Club's diverse membership. "During the summer months, we have kids from the suburbs as well. Because [the Club] is centrally located and really easy to get to, we find people travel here to receive the services and attend the programs. At pick-up time, you can see everyone is from everywhere. It's the real-world experience here at Valentine!"

First established in 1938, the Louis L. Valentine Club was originally a Boy's Club. It is also an architectural landmark in the community, thanks to the two 50-foot totem poles that flank the entrance.

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