Who We Are
Our Mission:
“To empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”
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What Our Clubs provide:
- - A safe place to learn and grow…
- - Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals…
- - Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences…
- - Hope and opportunity…
Why we’re special:
(1) Dedicated Youth Facility: The Boys & Girls Club is a place, an actual neighborhood-based building, designed solely for youth programs and activities.
(2) Open Daily: The Club is open every day, after school and on weekends, when kids have free time and need positive, productive outlets.
(3) Professional Staff: Every Club has full-time, trained youth development professionals, providing positive role models and mentors. Volunteers provide key supplementary support.
(4) Available/Affordable to All Youth: Clubs reach out to kids who cannot afford, or may lack access to other community programs.
5 Core Program Areas:
(1) Character & Leadership: Keystone, Torch Club, Youth of the Year
(2) Education & Career: Power Hour, Money Matters, SAT PREP, Club Service, Career Launch, Project Learn, Jr. Staff
(3) Health & Life Skills: Triple Play, Net Smartz, Smart Moves, Smart Girls
(4) Arts: Digital Art Festival, Image Makers, Music Makers, National Fine Arts
(5) Sports: Leagues, RBI, daily activities
