Our Impact

Research shows that the biggest single predictor of a child's future success is the presence in their life of at least one non-parent adult. Kids who have positive adult relationships are more motivated to learn and do better in school. They have a better sense of themselves and their future. They accept and take responsibility for themselves and others. They are more resilient and less likely to engage in risky behavior.

Organizational Accomplishments

• In the past six years we have grown from three clubs to seventeen. (Seven middle schools, three neighborhood clubs, three high schools and one elementary school and three elementary outreach sites.)
• In the fall of 2007 we opened a third neighborhood club at Southwest Key near East Memorial High School.
• Clubs are open 245 days a year, with more than 1,600 total hours of programming.
• Since 2001, our program offerings have increased 123%.
• We serve more than 10,000 kids every year and nearly 1,500 every day.
• In the past five years the number of kids we serve has increased four fold, while our budget has only doubled.
• Yearly membership dues are $25, only $1 for housing authority members, and nothing at our school based clubs. Scholarships are provided for youth who cannot afford these fees.
• Forbes, SmartMoney, Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report have all ranked BGCA among the top charitable organizations in America based on cost-effective use of donor dollars.
• WORTH magazine has ranked BGCA as one of America’s top one hundred charities, based on financial efficiency, strength of reputation and program effectiveness.

During the 2007/2008 School Year:

• More than 2,000 kids benefited from BGCAA’s Education Programs
• 326 kids participated in leadership programs such as Torch Club and Keystone Club
• 1,815 kids participated in A+ Federal Credit Union PowerHour (homework assistance)
• 440 Club girls participated in SMART Girls program
• 32 high school Club members participated in Career Launch
• 266 Club boys participated in Passport to Manhood
• 320 kids participated in the Club Tech and Digital Arts programs. All participants (100%) improved their computer technology knowledge, 80% completed their own web page, and 80% completed a Power Point project
• 80,770 hot meals were served through our Kid’s Café program sponsored by Capital Area Food Bank
• 163 kids completed Charles Schwab Money Matters (personal financial management)
• 384 kids completed Healthy Habits  (physical fitness / health / nutrition program)
• 241 kids participated as Junior Staff