boys & girls clubs of metro denver manifesto

we’re here for kids

we’re here for minds

we’re here for hands

we’re here for legs




we’re here for heartswe’re here for hearts

Helping Kids. Building Communities.

Low-income students are6X MORE LIKELY TO

drop out.of Club members are LOW-INCOME and many are IN NEED OF positive adult relationships.

89%

For AT-RISK youth, the idea of getting involved and lending a hand can feel

SCARY OR POINTLESS.

of children in Denver are OVERWEIGHT or OBESE. 41%

93%of Club members involved in leadership programs GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL or earned a GED.

Each year, Club members complete

8,000+ HOURS of service to IMPROVE their schools, Clubs and communities.

74% of Club members EXERCISE 4x/week or MORE.

At the Clubs, kids form HEALTHY, LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIPS with our staff of youth development professionals.

WE Develop mindsRegular attendees at Boys & Girls Clubs build the skills and attitudes that keep them on track to graduation day. They miss less school and are less likely to get in trouble. And even though nearly 9 out of 10 Club members come from low-income families, they earn higher GPAs and are more likely to score proficient on standardized tests. But it’s more than just reading, writing and problem solving. It’s exploring, experimenting and expanding upon the lessons learned during the school day that helps our Club members succeed in the real world. We don’t just help kids get good grades; we help them get inspired and empowered to build a better future for themselves.

WE Develop mindsRegular attendees at Boys & Girls Clubs build the skills and attitudes that keep them on track to graduation day. They miss less school and are less likely to get in trouble. And even though nearly 9 out of 10 Club members come from low-income families, they earn higher GPAs and are more likely to score proficient on standardized tests. But it’s more than just reading, writing and problem solving. It’s exploring, experimenting and expanding upon the lessons learned during the school day that helps our Club members succeed in the real world. We don’t just help kids get good grades; we help them get inspired and empowered to build a better future for themselves.

Boys & Girls Clubs helpyoung people set their mind to success in school – and in life.


WE nurture heartsBoys & Girls Clubs are staffed and run by talented, trained youth development professionals that care. These adults are there when it counts: every day.

Our staff makes the investment in our kids, their families and the communities where they live. In fact, staff members participate in more than 40 different community coalitions across metro Denver. Need more proof? More than 80% of our Club members reported a sense of belonging to their Club, a connection to a caring adult and a positive sense of recognition. Each and every day after school and throughout the summer, the Clubs offer the safety, support, mentorship and inspiration that kids and families depend on.


Boys & Girls Clubs are a vital home away from home for the kids who need us most.

WE LEND A HELPING HANDBoys & Girls Club members organize and carry out hundreds of projects to lend a hand and make a difference in their schools, Clubs and neighborhoods each year. 76% of Club members participate in service activities at their Club, adding up to more than 8,000 hours of community service.

Our Clubs teach young people – more than 90% of whom are minorities and half as likely to participate in service activities – how to roll up their sleeves, dig in, and become active participants in their community. This civic engagement works: Club members consistently demonstrate positive, productive coping techniques and high levels of responsibility.

Every day, Club members raise their hands to participate in building a better tomorrow.


WE GET FEET MOVINGBoys & Girls Clubs are 100% committed to every aspect of a healthy lifestyle. That’s why we provide the right resources – from coaches to carrots- to help kids make the right choices. Boys & Girls Club members are more likely to exercise, eat fruits and vegetables, and abstain from using drugs and alcohol.

Good health requires practice. It means not only having a place to go where you get the chance to run, jump, kick, throw and high-five; it also means eating right and having the knowledge and confidence necessary to choose wisely.

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Kids who join Boys & Girls Clubs get a leg up on the lifelong journey of maintaining good health and wellbeing.


Each year, families across metro Denver turn to their local Boys & Girls Club for the support their kids need to keep growing and learning long after the last school bell rings.

The expert staff at Boys & Girls Clubs make it happen. We’ve proven that our Club members succeed academically, build the leadership skills and develop the kind of character to be a good citizen, and make healthy choices - both on and off the playing field.

FOR ALL KIDS. AND FOR ALL OF THE KID.Each year, families across metro Denver turn to their local Boys & Girls Club for the support their kids need to keep growing and learning long after the last school bell rings.


FOR ALL KIDS. AND FOR ALL OF THE KID.Each year, families across metro Denver turn to their local Boys & Girls Club for the support their kids need to keep growing and learning long after the last school bell rings.


Each year, families across metro Denver turn to their local Boys & Girls Club for the support their kids need to keep growing and learning long after the last school bell rings.


Together with our community partners, we’ll continue to innovate. Boys & Girls Clubs’ dynamic model allows us to respond to each child’s unique needs. It’s a warm meal. It’s a safe place to study. It’s positive relationships. It’s realizing you can make a difference. It’s the chance for both parents to work a few more hours knowing their children are safe and sound.


No other organization supports the whole child in more ways than

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.













FOR ALL KIDS. AND FOR ALL OF THE KID.



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