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Learn More Meet the 2021-22 National Youth of the Year Learn More The safety and well-being of our Boys & Girls Clubs family is our highest priority. Learn more about what COVID-19 means for us. Learn More The safety and well-being of our Boys & Girls Clubs family is our highest priority. Learn more about what COVID-19 means for us. Learn More Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures There is no silver bullet to success. It takes an army of people, a safe environment, high-quality programs and unique experiences to level the playing field for all kids. Boys & Girls Clubs don't just do one thing, we do whatever it takes to build great futures for America's young people. Learn More Every day, 11.3 million kids and teens leave school with no place to go.Your gift today can help change a child’s future. More Ways to Give→ We're making a difference. 97% of Club teens expect to graduate from high school and 80% had submitted an application to a post-secondary education. According to BGCA youth outcome data 75% of regularly attending members said they volunteered in their community, Club, school or neighborhood at least once in the past year. According to BGCA youth outcome data 89% of Club youth said they can stand up for what is right; 91% of Club youth reported that as a leader, they make sure everyone feels important. According to BGCA youth outcome data The State of Youth Mental Health Is there a youth mental health crisis? And if so, what can parents and caregivers do to support kids and teens in managing stress, anxiety and depression? A First-Generation Asian Immigrant Moving from the Philippines to the United States in middle school, Yuan U. knows the importance of inclusion and acceptance. News & Stories Growing Up in a Multigenerational Boys & Girls Club Family Jaylen, 12, is a Boys & Girls Club member, his mom Ashley is an alumna and his grandma, Lisa, has worked at the Club for 20+ years. 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