Boys Village Foundation History
Boys Village was founded in 1947 by members of the Lake Charles Optimist Club.
Walter Phillips, a man well known in the Lake Charles community in the late 1940’s, joined a newly organized civic group called “The Downtown Optimist Club of Lake Charles”. The club was considering forming a home for locally underprivileged boys. Mr. Phillips played an integral part in making Boys Village a reality.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to restore and preserve children and families socially, emotionally and spiritually by providing services and programs including supervision and guidance of such quality that youth with whom we work will share our vision and become a credit to themselves and society.
Non Profit Statement
Boys Village is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) touching the lives of children who are in critical trouble or have been abused or neglected. We are equipping children with the necessary life tools to become healthy productive individuals. More than ever, children and families are in need of understanding and help. With your help we are providing children and their families with the essential treatment that will offer the maximum opportunity for growth and change.
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Services Provided
Educational Needs are met primarily through our on-campus alternative school which is BESE Board approved for grades 6th through 12th (including Special Ed). In addition educational needs are met through public schools, Sowela Tech (vocational), and McNeese University...
Wish List
School Needs Notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, erasers, markers, colored pencils, binders, loose leaf paper. Household Needs Bath towels, alarm clocks, hangers, detergents, garbage bags, dressers, twin mattresses, mattress covers, pans, dishes, silverware, sofas,...
Campus Overview
HOPE COTTAGE:Hope cottage was built in 1998. This beautiful cottage provides home-like living for residents. Six bedrooms accommodate twelve boys. The oversized living area provides an ideal setting for peer group meetings or leisure time...
Ways to Give
Some of those gifts include: Cash and appreciated assetsYou can make a lasting difference in the lives of the children we serve through your charitable gifts. Cash or check Appreciated assets such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and mineral interests....