Who We Are
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The Facts
Core Program Areas
- Character & Leadership Development
- Education & Career Development
- Health & Life Skills
- The Arts
- Sports/Fitness/Recreation
Who We Serve and Where
Each year we serve over 3,700 youth ages 6 to 18 at our two full
service clubs, the Positive Place Club and Teen Center. Our members
consist of:
Gender:
Boys 60%
Girls 40%
Age:
6-10 years old – 55%
11-12 years old – 25%
13-18 years old – 20%
Ethnicity:
African-American – 43%
Hispanic/Latino – 40%
Caucasian – 17%
Family:
77% of members come from single-parent homes
88% of members come from economically disadvantaged circumstances
Why We Are Unique
The Boys & Girls Club provides a positive place where every child
can participate regardless of race, religion, or financial situation
while feeling safe and welcome. Our organization is successful because
we provide:
Dedicated Facility for Youth
Each Club is an actual physical
place, a neighborhood-based building designed specifically for
children and teens.
Accessibility During Weekdays
We are open Monday through Friday
after school and summers, when kids have free time and need positive,
productive outlets.
Professional Staff
Full-time, trained youth development professionals
provide positive role models and mentors.
An Affordable Option for All Youth
No child is turned away, regardless of ability to pay for services.
Membership is only $25 for an entire school year of programs which
costs $550 to provide. |