Boys & Girls Club of America Mission

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach
their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. 
 

About The Boys & Girls Clubs of America

In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own
recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of
children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people
need to know that someone cares about them.

Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services
promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a
sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow all while
having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.
 
 
The Facts

The Scope of the Movement

• Some 4.8 million boys and girls served
  
  
• More than 4,000 Club locations
  
  
• Locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands plus domestic and international military bases
  
  
• More than 49,000 trained professional staff
  

Boys & Girls Clubs in Indian Country

Native American tribes across the country are partnering with Boys &
Girls Clubs of America to help some of our nation's most at-risk
children grow, learn, develop and change their lives and surroundings.
See how Boys & Girls Clubs support Native American youth every day.


Boys & Girls Club...100 Years Strong!

During 2006, Boys & Girls Clubs of America marked its Centennial with
the opening of its 4,000th Boys & Girls Club! Also during that year,
actor Denzel Washington, BGCA's spokesperson, added "author" to his
list of accomplishments with the release of A Hand to Guide Me, a
compilation of touching stories about the importance of mentors. It was
an exciting end to our first 100 years of service to our nation's
youth.


Number One . . .

Boys & Girls Clubs of America's efficient use of financial resources
has won national recognition. In its latest "Philanthropy 400" report,
The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked Boys & Girls Clubs of America
number one among youth organizations for the 12th consecutive year, and
number 16 among all nonprofit organizations.

Another organization taking notice is Charity Navigator, which placed
Boys & Girls Clubs of America on their "10 of the Best Charities
Everyone's Heard Of" list.  On a scale of 0 to 70, derived by assessing
organizational efficiency and capacity, BGCA received an overall score
of 68.85 from Charity Navigator.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America was also the recipient of the 2004 Golden
Halo award from the Cause Marketing Forum for overall excellence in
cause-related marketing.  The honor was prominently featured in a
special section of Advertising Age magazine.


About Our National Membership

• 64% are from minority families
• 11% are less than 7 years old
• 26% are 7-9 years old
• 30% are 10-12 years old
• 21% are 13-15 years old
• 11% are 16-18 years old
• 1% are more than 18 years old
• 55% are male
• 45% are female