Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with several women in Hartford, Conn. Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club. A cause was born. Boys & Girls Clubs impact the lives of young people in vital areas such as academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. These Club programs and activities help kids thrive.
Boys & Girls Clubs believe every child has the potential to BE GREAT. In support of this strong conviction, Clubs strive to build caring, responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Club family – a community of staff, volunteers, parents, youth and supporters – work together to create a positive place, full of hope and opportunity, for every child.
Low graduation rates contribute to increases in unemployment, poor health, crime and drug use. It lowers America’s tax revenue and increases its public assistance expenses. Our young people are future workers, voters and community members. They are our neighbors. When we fail kids, we fail our communities and ourselves. It’s time to give our children and our country a better and brighter future. That's what Boys & Girls Clubs do... offer a path to a brighter future for our young people.
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