PULASKI KIDS. PULASKI FUTURES.
We are building a space where Pulaski kids can learn, grow, dream, and belong — a Club that reflects their worth and helps shape a stronger future for our community.
”It's rare to find people so prepared and willing to truly show up for a child the way they did.
- Pulaski Boys & Girls Clubs Parent
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A FUTURE FOR PULASKI WORTH BUILDING
By Spring of 2027, our renovated Pulaski Club will create a modern, community-centered space—built for Pulaski, by Pulaski— where kids and families can belong, grow, and be seen. Located in a lower-income housing neighborhood, the Club will serve as a community hub Pulaski can be proud of, featuring a publicly-accessible, Dream Court™ — A world-class outdoor sports court unlike anything else in Giles County.
We’re launching a Pulaski capital campaign to fund crucial Club renovations. Our goal is $1,000,000, and we’ve secured $431,000 so far — will YOU show up for our kids and help us reach the finish line?
THE NEED IN GILES COUNTY
1 in 5 Tennessee teens has seriously considered suicide
Less than half of Giles County elementary students are reading at grade level
1 in 5 youth across the state are obese-many due to limited access to healthy food and physical activity
70% come from households earning under $35,000 a year
1 in 5 are not being raised by a parent
15% live with challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, autism, or hearing impairments
Our kids are in crisis and desperately need our help. Today’s youth are growing up in a world that’s more complex-and more challenging-than ever before. In Giles County and across Tennessee, the pressures of poverty, mental health struggles, and lack of access to essential support systems are taking a toll on our kids.
Our Pulaski Club is based in a public housing neighborhood, where the need is especially urgent. These kids aren’t just facing obstacles-they’re fighting for a fair shot. The Club is the one place where they feel seen, supported, and safe.
These are more than just statistics. They are lives waiting to be transformed. And with support from community partners like you, we can rewrite their stories.
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ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TENNESSEE
Our mission is simple but powerful: to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
What began more than 20 years ago in borrowed spaces has grown into a vital community resource serving more than 1,780 youth annually across 14 Club sites in Maury and Giles Counties. Each day, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee provides safe spaces, caring mentors, and high-impact programs that support academic success, healthy lifestyles, character development, and workforce readiness.
In 2018, that commitment expanded into Giles County through a merger with the former Pulaski Club, helping preserve a critical resource for local children and families. Today, the Pulaski Clubs are a vital part of our mission, ensuring more young people have a safe place to go after school and the support they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Beyond daily programs, we are also a voice for youth — advocating for the equity, access, and opportunities every child deserves.
| MISSION
Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
| VISION
The Vision of Boys & Girls Clubs of America is to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Meet the Pulaski Advisory Committee
Our Pulaski Advisory Committee is made up of trusted local voices who know this community, love this community, and believe in Pulaski kids.
These leaders, business owners, and longtime residents are helping guide the future of the Pulaski Club so it reflects the pride, needs, and hopes of the families who call Pulaski home.
Dr. Alicia Gordon is a Giles County native, longtime dentist, and dedicated community volunteer. A graduate of Giles County High School, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, she has been practicing dentistry for 27 years and now serves patients at Pulaski Dental.
Since returning to Pulaski, Dr. Gordon has poured her time and heart into the community through Rotary, the Interact Club at GCHS, the Craig Scholarship Selection Committee, STRHS Executive Board, and the Pulaski Advisory Council for the Boys & Girls Club. She is especially passionate about supporting young people, addressing food insecurity, and helping girls build confidence, leadership, life skills, and self-worth through SMART Girls programming
Mary-Bryant Boyd is an experienced esthetician, business owner, and community leader who has been serving clients in the beauty industry since 2019. A devoted wife and mother, she is deeply committed to giving back and supporting the people around her.
Mary-Bryant is actively involved in several local organizations, including the PTO, Rotary Club, Women’s Domestic Violence Shelter Committee, and other civic groups. Her heart for service and passion for helping others guide both her professional work and community involvement. She is honored to represent the Boys & Girls Club Hero Program and help make a positive difference for local youth and families.
Ashley Coleman is a proud Pulaski resident, father, community leader, and Giles County High School graduate. He and his fiancée, Porsha Houston, are raising their family in Pulaski, where their children attend Giles County schools.
A former GCHS varsity basketball player, Ashley has continued his commitment to youth and community through his service as Vice President of the GCHS Athletic Booster Club, a staff member with Faith Over Facts youth basketball program, and a Board Member of the Giles County Chamber of Commerce. Professionally, he has been with Magotteaux Inc. for 10 years and currently serves as Supply Chain Manager.
Ashley is also a longtime member of Temple of Praise Church. With a heart for young people and a passion for helping them succeed, he is dedicated to supporting and empowering the next generation in Pulaski.
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OUR VISION FOR PULASKI CLUB
In partnership with local contractors, we are creating a Clubhouse that better meets the needs of Pulaski kids and families for years to come. The renovated space will allow us to serve more children safely and well, with expanded square footage, refreshed bathrooms, dedicated areas for homework and tutoring, STEM and technology, creative arts, a teen-only room, a renovated kitchen, and a future Dream Court™ for play and connection.
More than a renovation, this is about creating a space that reflects the worth of the children we serve — a place where every young person feels valued, supported, and inspired by what’s possible.
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PULASKI CLUB NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
Your support can become part of the Pulaski Club’s future in a lasting and visible way.
Naming and sponsorship opportunities are available for Pulaski businesses, community partners, families, and individuals who want to invest in local children. These gifts help create safer, brighter, more welcoming spaces where kids can learn, play, eat, dream, and grow.
A named or sponsored space is more than recognition. It is a daily reminder that Pulaski believes in its kids. It also gives businesses and community partners a meaningful way to show their commitment to the next generation.
For more information about naming opportunities, sponsorship levels, or recognition options, please fill out this form. We would be honored to discuss how your support can help build great futures in Pulaski.