MISSION STATEMENT
To inspire and enable all young people, especially
those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as
productive, responsible and caring citizens.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Research indicates that four elements must be
present to ensure a healthy sense of self-esteem in children and to insulate
them against the breakdown of positive social forces. If these four factors are
in place, a child will probably become a contributing adult. Without all four
elements, a child is much less likely to succeed:
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A Sense of Belonging: There is a place where I fit in and am accepted. A Sense of Usefulness: What I do and accomplish is seen and recognized as valuable by others. A Sense of Competence: There is something I can do and do well. A Sense of Influence: I have input and power over those things that affect me. |
Whether programs meet these four elements is one measurement that we use to evaluate their effectiveness.
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FACTS |
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| · BGCH is the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club movement, starting here in Hartford, CT. in 1860. | ||
| · Boys & Girls Clubs of America now serves 3 million members at 3,000 locations nationwide. | ||
| · BGCH serves 1,800 members in the City of Hartford. | ||
| · BGCH serves boys and girls 6 to 18 years old. | ||
| · Each club has professional staff leadership, supported by caring volunteers. | ||
· BGCH provides programs/services for children at 3 Club
facilities and 2 schools:
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| · Each of our Clubs serves children/families from distressed communities. | ||
| · The majority of our members come from low to moderate income and single parent families | ||
| · BGCH membership fees are affordable so that all youth can participate. (6 to 14 year olds pay $3.00 and 15-18 year olds pay $5.00) NO child is turned away! | ||
| · Clubs are open 6 days a week: 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. | ||
| · BGCH has 5 core program areas: Character/Leadership Development; Education and Career Development; Health/Life Skills; The Arts; Sports; Fitness/Recreation. | ||
| · BGCH main program focus areas are education and prevention program initiatives. | ||
| · BGCH implemented the first College/Club partnership in the country | ||
| · Approximately 70% of BGCH's total budget goes toward programming. | ||
| · Only 13% of BGCH's total budget is used for administrative costs. |