Building hope for the future
The Boys & Girls Club is a safe place where
children can learn, grow, build lasting friendships and develop a solid
foundation for their future.
A moral compass - In a positive environment, children develop coping skills that help them avoid destructive influences. By making healthy life choices, they learn to live with integrity and without fear in a fast-paced, complex world.
A thirst for learning - Education is a lifelong process. At the Boys & Girls Club, children develop a desire for knowledge—and the power that comes with it—through educational programs like homework assistance, a progressive technology curriculum and incentive-based recreational reading.
A healthy attitude
- Prevention of negative behaviors is
critical to sound youth development. The Club provides youth with
the necessary skills, resources and self-esteem to avoid these
societal ills and make healthy choices—for life.
A sense of empowerment - By creating an environment where independent thought is not only prized but nurtured, the Club fosters in youth a sense of personal strength and conviction. That, in turn, leads to the development of character and, ultimately, the power to influence others.