BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PHILADELPHIA INC
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Mission Statement
Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia has been serving youth since the Germantown Club first opened its doors in 1887. Since then we have expanded, providing quality programming to youth in neighborhoods across Philadelphia. As an organization, we have regularly set the national standard. In 1892, our Nicetown Club opened, becoming the first Club to serve girls since its inception. Our Wissahickon Club, which opened in 1896, was the first in the nation to serve African American Youth. Our Clubs were part of the original Federated Boys Clubs that formed in 1906, the precursor to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Today we operate 18 Clubs in some of Philadelphia’s most economically disadvantaged communities. For over 130 years, BGCP has been dedicated to ensuring that at-risk children have access to quality programs that will enhance their lives. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
About This Cause
Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia have been serving youth since 1887 when the Germantown Club first opened its doors. Since then we have expanded, providing quality programming to youth in neighborhoods across Philadelphia. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We strive to accomplish our mission by fostering creativity and opportunities for learning in five core areas: Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life skills, Arts & Culture, and Sports & Recreation. As an organization, we have regularly set the national standard. In 1892, our Nicetown Club opened, becoming the first Club to serve girls since its inception. Our Wissahickon Club, which opened in 1896, was the first in the nation to serve African American Youth. Our Clubs were part of the original Federated Boys Clubs that formed in 1906, the precursor to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Currently, we serve Philadelphia’s youth at 18 Clubs throughout Philadelphia’s most impoverished communities. For the past 129 years, we have been dedicated to ensuring that Philadelphia’s most economically disadvantaged youth have opportunities to enhance their lives. In the neighborhoods we serve up to 65 percent of children live in poverty and up 54 percent of youth do not graduate high school. Last year we impacted over 8,700 providing programs that promote academic success, good character & citizenship and healthy lifestyles. Through exposure to these programs we are able to give our members the skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Our comprehensive youth development strategy supports our vision of creating Bold Changes for Philadelphia’s kids and communities.