Boys & Girls Clubs
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PRIO COMMU R I T Y NICATI ON You board an elevator with someone who asks, “So what exactly is a Boys & Girls Club?” This should help you during the ride – and with follow-up questions.
Boys & Girls Clubs (The Elevator Speech)
What are Boys & Girls Clubs? Clubs are community-based organizations that provide young people with a fun, safe and constructive environment when they are not at home or school. Clubs offer programs and services designed to build character and strengthen life skills.
Who do Clubs serve? Boys & Girls Clubs are open to all youth ages 6-18 and have a special focus on children and teens from challenging or disadvantaged circumstances. Clubs reach out to children in need, giving them support, guidance and hope for the future. Clubs also keep dues low and do not turn kids away because of an inability to pay.
Where are Clubs located? Clubs are in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Many Clubs are actual physical buildings designed especially for kids, with their needs and interests in mind. Other Clubs are located in a variety of settings – including public housing, U.S. military bases around the world, schools and Native American lands – to provide as many youth as possible with carefully designed Club programming tailored to local needs.
What makes Clubs unique? Neighborhood-centered, Clubs provide programming in specialized areas, including character development, educational enhancement and career exploration. Clubs are staffed by paid, trained youth development professionals.Through a system of informal guidance, Club staff form strong bonds with young people and help them make smart choices in life. For many Club members, Club staff are the most influential positive adult role models in their lives. For all of these reasons and more, Boys & Girls Clubs are truly “The Positive Place for Kids.”
(The Elevator Speech)
What is Boys & Girls Clubs of America? Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a national organization whose mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.The first Club was founded in 1860 and the national organization was formed in 1906.Today, there are some 3,700 Clubs serving more than 4 million young people annually.
What’s the difference between BGCA and Boys & Girls Clubs? In short, Clubs serve young people and BGCA serves Clubs. BGCA provides key resources to enhance Clubs’ ability to serve youth.Together, BGCA and local Clubs form the Boys & Girls Club Movement.
Where is BGCA located? The national headquarters are in Atlanta.There are also five regional service centers (New York; Schaumburg, Ill.; Long Beach, Calif.; Richardson,Texas; and Atlanta), and an Office of Government Relations in Washington, D.C.
What services does BGCA provide to Clubs? A great variety. These services include: • working with communities to open new Clubs and expand existing ones; • developing tested and proven programs for Club youth; • providing regional staff who assist and advise Clubs; and • creating value for Clubs by forming partnerships with government, business and philanthropic groups; providing pass-through funding and support materials; and promoting public awareness about our mission.
Why are Boys & Girls Clubs important? The Boys & Girls Club Movement upholds the national interest.Today’s boys and girls will become the mainstay of America’s economy; by aiding in their positive development, all of society benefits.
National Headquarters Boys & Girls Clubs of America 1230 W. Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA 30309-3447 www.bgca.org
1/05
©2005 Boys & Girls Clubs of America • 754-05
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America
PRIO COMMU R I T Y NICATI ON You board an elevator with someone who asks, “So what exactly is a Boys & Girls Club?” This should help you during the ride – and with follow-up questions.
Boys & Girls Clubs (The Elevator Speech)
What are Boys & Girls Clubs? Clubs are community-based organizations that provide young people with a fun, safe and constructive environment when they are not at home or school. Clubs offer programs and services designed to build character and strengthen life skills.
Who do Clubs serve? Boys & Girls Clubs are open to all youth ages 6-18 and have a special focus on children and teens from challenging or disadvantaged circumstances. Clubs reach out to children in need, giving them support, guidance and hope for the future. Clubs also keep dues low and do not turn kids away because of an inability to pay.
Where are Clubs located? Clubs are in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Many Clubs are actual physical buildings designed especially for kids, with their needs and interests in mind. Other Clubs are located in a variety of settings – including public housing, U.S. military bases around the world, schools and Native American lands – to provide as many youth as possible with carefully designed Club programming tailored to local needs.
What makes Clubs unique? Neighborhood-centered, Clubs provide programming in specialized areas, including character development, educational enhancement and career exploration. Clubs are staffed by paid, trained youth development professionals.Through a system of informal guidance, Club staff form strong bonds with young people and help them make smart choices in life. For many Club members, Club staff are the most influential positive adult role models in their lives. For all of these reasons and more, Boys & Girls Clubs are truly “The Positive Place for Kids.”
(The Elevator Speech)
What is Boys & Girls Clubs of America? Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a national organization whose mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.The first Club was founded in 1860 and the national organization was formed in 1906.Today, there are some 3,700 Clubs serving more than 4 million young people annually.
What’s the difference between BGCA and Boys & Girls Clubs? In short, Clubs serve young people and BGCA serves Clubs. BGCA provides key resources to enhance Clubs’ ability to serve youth.Together, BGCA and local Clubs form the Boys & Girls Club Movement.
Where is BGCA located? The national headquarters are in Atlanta.There are also five regional service centers (New York; Schaumburg, Ill.; Long Beach, Calif.; Richardson,Texas; and Atlanta), and an Office of Government Relations in Washington, D.C.
What services does BGCA provide to Clubs? A great variety. These services include: • working with communities to open new Clubs and expand existing ones; • developing tested and proven programs for Club youth; • providing regional staff who assist and advise Clubs; and • creating value for Clubs by forming partnerships with government, business and philanthropic groups; providing pass-through funding and support materials; and promoting public awareness about our mission.
Why are Boys & Girls Clubs important? The Boys & Girls Club Movement upholds the national interest.Today’s boys and girls will become the mainstay of America’s economy; by aiding in their positive development, all of society benefits.
National Headquarters Boys & Girls Clubs of America 1230 W. Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA 30309-3447 www.bgca.org
1/05
©2005 Boys & Girls Clubs of America • 754-05
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America
