Story & Photography by Chelsea-Catherine Croom

The Boys and Girls Club of Jackson is celebrating its 50th year of serving the Jackson community’s youth this year, and on Thursday evening, June 7, a cocktail reception was held at the beautiful home of Carl and Alice Kirkland. Many local supporters of the non-profit organization came out to celebrate alongside the dedicated staff who carry out the daily mission of the Boys and Girls Club.

The Boys & Girls Club of Jackson is a non-profit organization that provides after school and summer programs to youth in Madison and Haywood Counties. For more information about the Boys and Girls Club, how to get involved or to donate, please visit their Facebook page @BoysAndGirlsClubOfJackson.