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.
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