THE PURPOSE OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TULARE COUNTY IS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, LEADERSHIP, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS DURING THE CRITICAL PERIOD OF THEIR GROWTH. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE TO GROW AND LEARN, ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING, ADULTPROFESSIONALS, PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE TO GROW AND LEARN, ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING, ADULT PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDING LIFE-ENHANCING PROGRAMS AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT EXERCISES.