$9,568 raised by 66 donors
19% complete
$50,000 Goal
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas provides thousands of Greater Dallas youth with a safe place to go after school, a hot meal for dinner, help with homework, and a wide range of age-appropriate, relevant, and effective programs that help them succeed in the classroom and beyond.
BGCD makes sure that young students have a solid foundation in school through the AECE literacy program catching up first-graders who are behind on reading before third grade. Or through programs like SMART Girls and Passport to Manhood, pre-teens and teenagers are participating in intimate group discussions facilitated by a caring adult as they tackle issues of bullying, self-esteem, and much more.
With many of BGCD's teens preparing to be first-generation college students, we offer a college-ready program that not only pairs each teen with a Junior League of Dallas mentor, but assists them with the full college admissions process, applying for financial aid and we even provide an SAT/ACT prep course that's free to our Club members. Beyond our programs, our greatest impact is stemmed from providing youth with a caring and positive relationship with an adult mentor. Our impact equates to more youth in low-income communities graduating from high school with a plan and the skills and resources they need to put it to action.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, BGCD has adapted and changed our strategy to be there for kids who need us most. Initially, BGCD distributed food to the community and moved activities online to keep kids engaged at home. Then, when it was safe to do so, we reopened to provide much needed child care to parents returning to work. As the school year starts again, BGCD will continue to adapt programming to help youth bounce back from the effects of distanced learning and other challenges presented by the pandemic.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Our critical need is unrestricted financial support to fund our life-changing programs and services. We know that making financial decisions this year may be tough, but kids need the support of the Boys & Girls Clubs and our trusted staff right now more than ever. The Club is a safe, nurturing beacon of hope. Your gift will provide a brighter future to every child. Great Futures Start Here!
Our mission centers around nurturing the enormous potential inside every young person.
Kids and teens deserve access to experiences and opportunities that change their lives for the better – regardless of their socio-economic status, color of their skin or other factors that contribute to inequity or prejudice in the U.S. today.
Clubs provide inclusive environments where youth of all races, abilities, gender expressions and backgrounds are encouraged to express themselves and deepen their understanding of and respect for others. Through community service, leadership programs and elevating their voices on critical issues such as race equity and social justice, Club kids and teens work together to create positive change and envision a better tomorrow.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas is committed to furthering our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts by: Building Club leaders and staff to support diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of the Club and serve as supportive allies for youth leaders; Offering inclusive and culturally relevant programs and resources that help nurture and elevate youth voices; Working with our partners to help ensure Clubs have the tools to enable every young person to reach their full potential.
All kids deserve the right to be themselves, feel a sense of belonging and have access to opportunities that support their great futures.
Organization name
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$3,000,000 - $9,999,999
Counties Served
Dallas, Navarro
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
4816 Worth Street