Blazers Boys & Girls Club

This NE Portland youth club, opened in 1996 with the backing of Trail Blazer legends Terry Porter and Jerome Kersey, holds a rare distinction: it's the only Boys & Girls Club in the country partnered with an NBA franchise. The club aims to provide safe, welcoming spaces, positive mentors, and life-changing programs. Local feedback highlights a supportive staff environment for children in after-school programs, though community observations about daily activity vary.