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. It is truly "The Positive Place For Kids, and Teens too!"

The Scope of the Boys & Girls Club Movement Nationwide 

• NATIONAL SCOPE 
  (Statistics as of 5/08)
  • 4,800,000 girls and boys served annually
  • 4,300+ Club facilities in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and overseas, including:
  • • 37% Traditional Clubs
    • 9% Clubs located on U.S. military bases in the U.S., Europe and Asia
    • 10% Clubs located in public housing
    • 35% Clubs operating in school facilities
    • 4% Clubs located on Native American lands
    • 3% Houses of worship

    • 2% Other

  • 50,000 trained professional staff full and part-time (preliminary figure)
  • 147,000 program volunteers

  • 29,100 board members

  DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF YOUTH SERVED
  
  Ethnicity
  35% - Caucasian
  31% - African-American
  21% - Hispanic
  7% - Multi-racial
  3% - Asian
  3% - Native American