BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER ANAHEIM-CYPRESS
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Mission Statement
The Mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
About This Cause
MISSION & STRATEGIC DIRECTION The Mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Our Vision is to provide a world-class Club experience that assures success if within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good characters and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle. VALUES STATEMENT • A safe, positive environment for kids • Alternatives and support for all kids • Available to ALL boys and girls • Variety of programs and services • A professional staff • Resources and referrals to help families in need OUR PRINCIPLES • We will always focus on the kids first. • We will always remember our purpose. • We will always improve and upgrade everything we do. • We will always be role models. • We will always be responsible for effective communication. • Lead so we can serve (only agenda is the kids) • Pragmatism (this is a business and we have a responsibility to the stakeholders) • Honesty and integrity (say what we believe and commit to do what we say) AGENCY BACKGROUND For over 40 years, the City of Cypress and the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress have partnered to provide free and low-cost afterschool and summer program activities for school-age children of local residents and local business employees. The building was remodeled in 2008. It contains a teen room, technology lab, art room, kitchen, games room and is in the middle of a beautiful park. We opened a second location in 2007 in partnership with the Cypress School District and today serve over 1,200 children a year at both sites afterschool and all day throughout the summer. Our programs are research-based and intentionally designed to maximize their impact on improving academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character development. Our organization offers free program services for children of military families. The Board of Directors is committed to the success of the program and each member contributes substantially to its success. Our Club attendance has grown by over 450% since 2006 and we project that demand for our services will continue to increase by 5-8%% this year. Our program is in demand because our professional youth development staff leaders implement free and low-cost, high-quality, research-based programs that guide and encourage Club members to achieve Academic Success, lead Healthy Lifestyles, and demonstrate Good Character and Citizenship. Academic Success programs provide a variety of academic support and enrichment opportunities that help youth succeed in school by providing homework support and tutoring services. Members increase their proficiency in academic areas, develop creativity and explore a wide range of fields to help them set and attain their goals. Activities include homework support, tutoring services, mentoring, literacy development, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Clubs, art, and thematic enrichment programs. Healthy Lifestyles programs develop young people's capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults. Activities include a healthy daily snack, daily physical activity, walk / jog club, healthy habits classes, cooking & dance classes, Wii and Kinect fitness, sports teams, gardening, and small group leadership and discussion groups for boys and girls to help them make healthy life choices. Good Character and Leadership programs empower our members to support and influence the Club and community, sustain meaningful relationship with others, develop a positive self-image and good character, and respect their own and others' cultural identities. Activities include Junior Staff career exploration programs, a year-round Youth of the Month character program, a Triple Play Leadership Club for young teens, community service projects and community-building family events. Partnerships with dedicated volunteers, community leaders, local businesses and supportive donors help us to keep open the doors for all children, especially those who are most economically disadvantaged.