The history of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington dates back to 1886 when the Newsboys and Children's Aid Society was established in Northwest Washington. In the early 1900s the Working Boys Home and Aide Association replaced this organization and enlarged the scope of service to the boys in that neighborhood. With the sponsorship and assistance of the Rotary Club of Washington, D.C., a new board of trustees was established which officially founded Boys Clubs of Washington. In 1973, Boys Clubs of Washington began serving girls as full and equal members. In July of 1981, Boys Clubs of Washington changed its name to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington to reflect its new direction.
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