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IMPACT 2012: A Call to Action on Behalf of America's Kids

Learn. Care. Act.

America's young people need our help. Too many children and teens are not receiving the guidance they need to graduate from high school, to avoid the effects of violence, gangs and drugs or to become responsible adults. The statistics on high school dropout rates, obesity and violence among youth are staggering.

Each of us can help improve the bleak future many American children face. We can support local service organizations within our own communities. Working with community partners, these service organizations, like Boys & Girls Clubs, can provide the guidance and direction young people so desperately need.

On October 19, 2007, Boys & Girls Clubs of America revealed to the nation their five-year strategic plan, Impact 2012, identifying several strategic priorities, the most important being the deepening of positive impact on young lives through:

• Increased overall daily attendance, and increased frequency of attendance for each Club member;
• Emphasis on outcome measurement of success indicators, including academic achievement, juvenile crime reduction and level of civic engagement;
• Outreach to more young people and families most in need;
• Special emphasis on serving the needs of teens;
• Strengthening of local Clubs through enhanced training and development of professional youth development staff;
• Establishment of new Clubs in communities where the needs are greatest, reaching a total of 5,000 local service locations by 2012.

By supporting Boys & Girls Clubs, you can strengthen our ability to serve the children that need us most. Consider donating to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to create a positive place for youth to learn and grow.
You can also make a difference with a child in your life through these time-proven resources.  Boys & Girls Club alumni say it best: “The Club saved my life.” Change the life of a child by acting now. Our alumni are living proof that Clubs work.