Dawson History
1959
Dawson Boys Club opened at 666 rue Woodland in Verdun. First membership is teenager Keith Bussey!
1970’S
Dawson changes our name to Dawson Boys & Girls Club
1991
Creation of the Seniors Program
2000’S
Dawson introduces computer programs for our members
2013-2016
Race for Kids fundraiser is organized with the support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
1980’S
Changed name to Dawson Community Centre
1998
Moms and Tots program created and changed to what we now know as Parents and Tots
2010’S
New roof top garden built and the start of gardening programs at Dawson
1960
Inauguration of the club by the Honorable George Vanier
2016
Aligns with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada national branding initiative and changes name to Repaire jeunesse Dawson/ Dawson Boys & Girls Club
2019
Dawson celebrates our 60th Anniversary!
2017
Dawson builds an accessible ramp to our building