Our Impact
The after-school hours are a critical time for youth – a time when many children in our communities are left to fend for themselves without positive adult supervision. Some don’t get a healthy, balanced meal, or any evening meal whatsoever. Others, who need help with homework or other challenges, have nowhere to turn. This can lead to violence and crime, drug and alcohol use, low graduation rates, bullying, and suicide.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland is here to inspire, prepare, and create a solid foundation for our kids and our communities. We are dedicated to ensuring that every young person in our service area has a chance at a great future.
Priority Outcomes
At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland, youth development professionals create a Club Experience that ensures members achieve the following priority outcomes:
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Academic Success
94% of our youth and teens expect to Graduate High School and 96% of our kids are on grade level for their age
Good Character
61% of our teens volunteer in the community at least once per month and 87% of our kids try to help when they see people in need .
Healthy Lifestlyes
54% of our kids are physically active for a total of at least 60 minutes on 5 or more days and 61% of our kids avoid risky behavior (smoking, alcohol, marijuana & fighting)
I believe when you have positive experiences in your life, it makes you want to continue to do positive things. The Club has had a huge impact on my life, because now I’m a better person who’s trying to pursue my dreams and make something of my life.