Meet Xavier
April is Month of the Military Child and Xavier knows the nomadic, resilience-building life of a military-connected kid.
Meet Alejandra
She’s a young leader, an avid runner, a first-generation college student and our National Youth of the Year.
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Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures
There is no silver bullet to success. It takes an army of people, a safe environment, high-quality programs and unique experiences to level the playing field for all kids. Boys & Girls Clubs don’t just do one thing, we do whatever it takes to build great futures for America’s young people.
97% of Club teens expect to graduate from high school and 80% had submitted an application to a post-secondary education.
75% of regularly attending members said they volunteered in their community, Club, school or neighborhood at least once in the past year.
89% of Club youth said they can stand up for what is right; 91% of Club youth reported that as a leader, they make sure everyone feels important.
Discover how Kyle is turning his passion for problem-solving into a career.
Check out the top career advice for young people, from professionals in the workforce.
News & Stories
Abigail knows how it feels to be a teen outcast in high school, but at her Boys & Girls Club she found the support system she needed to use her voice to spark positivity and inclusion for all.
Grief is a part of life. But helping kids and teens navigate death and loss takes time, trust and patience. Read on to learn helpful conversation starts and ways to support youth in healing and building resilience.
Turn reading from homework to a hobby with fun, engaging ideas for encouraging reading in kids and teens.