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Our Mission
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Our Code
I believe in God and the right to worship according to my own faith and religion.
I believe in America and the American way of life, in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
I believe in fair play, honesty, and sportsmanship.
I believe in my Boys & Girls Club, which stands for these things.
About
We believe that every Boy & Girl
has unlimited potential
to make a unique difference
if we give them the tools
to build a Great Future.
Old Problems & New Struggles
Whether it's the continuing effects of generational poverty or the pressure of trying to grow up in a confusing and fast-paced world, today's youth are facing challenges that they are not equipped for.
9 hrs
is the average time teens spend online daily
CNN
2/3
of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare.
DOSOMETHING.ORG
2 x
increase in suicides in children ages 10 - 14 since 2007
CDC
5.5 million
of young people ages 16-24 are "disconnected" (not working or in school).
Opportunity Nation
50%
of youth 12 to 17 who reported misusing pain relievers said they came from a friend or relative.
Health & Human Services
36%
of young people ages 10-17 in Alabama are overweight and obese.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Between
School
There is a gap
filled with
&
Home
Hope &
Opportunity &
Potential &
Tutoring & Academic
Opportunities
Life Skills
& Career
Development
Role models who guide & listen
Fun, Friends, Sports & Fitness
Arts, Crafts,
Field Trips & New Experiences
Responsibility
& Leadership
Roles
We're doing
Whatever it takes
to build Great Futures.
Every community, family, school system and young person is different. Boys & Girls Clubs across North Alabama are designed to integrate into communities and meet the needs of their youth right where they are.
We provide programs, people and pathways that teach young people how to live, lead, and serve no matter where they are from or what challenges they face.
We do this by partnering with people and organizations who understand that building a better community begins with providing our youth with an education that provides real-life skills for the real world.
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