The Boys & Girls Club started in 1860 by three woman who believed that boys who roamed the streets should have the option of a different outlet - a more positive one (Bgca.org, 2018). Today, the mission of the Boys & Girls Club is “to enable all young people, especially those who need [them] most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens” (Bgca.org, 2018). They seek to fulfill a vision to “provide a world-class Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters [their] doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle” (Bcga.org, 2018).
In essence, the Boys &
In essence, the Boys &