Lincoln University Partners with Boys & Girls Club to Open Future Blue Tiger Teen Center

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 3, 2024, honored the grand opening of the Future Blue Tiger Teen Center, a partnership of Lincoln University of Missouri and the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City. (photo credit: Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce)

Lincoln University of Missouri and the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City celebrated the grand opening of its Future Blue Tiger Teen Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 3. The new facility, located at 609 Marshall Street, marks a significant partnership between the Boys & Girls Club and Lincoln University of Missouri, aimed at providing local teens with a safe and engaging environment.

Attendees of the event participated in an open house, where they were given tours of the newly opened center. Teen members were welcomed by a performance from the Lincoln University drumline upon their arrival.

Lincoln University of Missouri President Dr. John B. Moseley speaks at the Future Blue Tiger Teen Center ribbon-cutting ceremony. (photo credit: Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce) 

The Future Blue Tiger Teen Center will serve as a resource and gathering place for teens, offering a variety of programs and activities focused on academic success, leadership development and personal growth.

The collaboration between the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City and Lincoln University reflects a shared commitment to creating positive opportunities for young people in the community.