Mission
Vision & Priority Outcomes
Every kid deserves a place. A place to feel safe. A place to feel connected. A place to belong. Boys & Girls Clubs provide such places where kids can go after school and during the summer to grow beyond the classroom. Since the first doors opened over 150 years ago, 5,000 Clubs have been established across the country, from dense cities and sprawling suburbs to Native lands and U.S. military installations worldwide. Clubs now serve 4 million kids and teens annually by building deeply powerful relationships and opening avenues of opportunities. No matter why they enter a Club, young people leave with the knowledge that the Club Experience provides a fun, safe space and a fostering environment where they can be who they are—and become who they were meant to be.
Our Clubs provide a wealth of programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. We believe that by focusing on health and fitness, academic success, and good character and leadership, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.
Mission
Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as responsible, productive, and caring citizens.
THE ISSUE:
THE SOLUTION:
Clubs help close the “achievement gap” and help low-income kids keep pace with their wealthier peers by providing enriching experiences, meaningful relationships, consistency, and reliability that they may otherwise go without.
THE OUTCOME:
- 94% of our members expect to graduate from high school 94%
- 91% report they have stayed out of the juvenile justice system for the past year 91%
THE ISSUE:
THE SOLUTION:
Through time-tested programs, Clubs provide quality out-of-school opportunities that reinforce enhanced learning and social emotional development.
THE OUTCOME:
- 94% of our members expect to graduate 94%
- 80% say the Club has helped them do better academically 80%
- 96% of our members are on grade level for their age 96%
THE ISSUE:
THE SOLUTION:
Our programs promote physical exercise, nutritional education, and focus on feeding kids healthy meals every day. Last year, we served 200,000 free, nutritious meals in Ada County!
THE OUTCOME:
- 80% of alumni say the Club had a positive impact on their attitude toward fitness & health 80%
THE ISSUE:
THE SOLUTION:
Clubs help close the “achievement gap” and help low-income kids keep pace with their wealthier peers by providing enriching experiences, meaningful relationships, consistency, and reliability that they may otherwise go without.
THE OUTCOME:
- 97% Abstained from smoking cigarettes (teen) 97%
- 91% Abstained from drinking alcohol (teen) 91%
- 94% Abstained from using marijuana 94%