Demonstrating remarkable resilience and leadership.
Kids and teens demonstrated exceptional resilience and leadership in 2022. They not only benefitted from the resources and opportunities that BGCA and their local Clubs provided, but also contributed to their communities, evolved how they learn and connect, advocated for racial equity and so much more, all while making steady progress toward their educational, career and personal goals.
One of six top teens representing Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide, Jorge is determined to bring his ambitions to life, and credits his Club with giving him the confidence and critical skills to do so.
12/16/2022
Kate H. shares her experience as a transgender female, from coming out to her mom in seventh grade to how her Club’s acceptance means everything.
03/30/2022
“I visualize where I want to be in five years and ask myself, ‘What steps can I take to get closer to my goals?’”
11/14/2022
Like most schools, businesses and organizations with physical locations across the nation and world, many Boys & Girls Clubs closed temporarily in March while redirecting their resources and services to operate in a drastically changed environment and meet immediate and emerging needs. In March, 500 Club sites were serving youth on site. By June, with support and guidance from BGCA, that number more than doubled to 1,050. By the end of 2020, 3,200 Club sites were serving youth on site with hundreds more serving youth virtually. In total, we ended the year with 82% of our 4,714 Clubs serving youth on site, virtually or a hybrid of both, and our reach and services have continued to expand.
4,714 local Club sites include:
In 2020, Boys & Girls Clubs served millions of young people through membership and community outreach, which includes events, activities and programs that non-members from the broader community participate in. The demographics below provide a glimpse into the makeup and diversity of our registered members in 2020.
| AGE | |
|---|---|
| 5 and younger | 4% |
| 6-9 | 36% |
| 10-12 | 30% |
| 13-15 | 19% |
| 16 and older | 11% |
| SEX & GENDER | |
|---|---|
| 45% | Female |
| 55% | Male |
| >1% | transgender |
| >1% | non-binary |
| RACE & ETHNICITY | |
|---|---|
| 30% | White |
| 25% | Black |
| 22% | Latino |
| 7% | Don’t know |
| 6% | Two or more races |
| 3% | Other |
| 3% | Asian |
| 3% | American Indian or Alaska Native |
| 1% | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander |
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