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Impact

Boys & Girls Clubs of
St. Lucie County Impact

Formula for Impact

  • Our Community.
  • Our Family.
  • Our Kids.

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  • World-Class Clubs.
  • Life-Enriching Programs.
  • Workforce Readiness.

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  • Academic Success.
  • Healthy Lifestyles.
  • Good Character & Citizenship
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25

Clubs

Across 25 clubs, we offer diverse, enriching programs in a supportive environment for community growth and youth development.

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16,000

Youth Served Annually

Impacting Lives: Serving Thousands of Youth Every Year.

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500,000+

Meals Served Annually

Nourishing Futures: Over 275,000 Meals Served Annually.

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25,000+

Community service hours in 2022

Community First: Over 25,000 Hours of Service in 2022.

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97%

Club members increased their GPA

Students achieve a 97% increase in GPA, showcasing our effective educational support and commitment to their success.

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89%

of Club members improved skills

Club members improved judgement, decision-making and social skills

Character and
Leadership
Development

Our Character and Leadership programs are dedicated to empowering youth to lead with integrity and confidence. We focus on building essential life skills that foster responsible and civic-minded individuals.

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Academic
Success

1048

Club members participated in Summer Brain Gain, which reduces the summer slide.

82%

Middle and high school club members maintained or increased GPA

93%

Club teens are on track or on accelerated track for science and language arts

Support Our Youth Today

Your generosity fuels our mission, helping young minds grow and thrive. Every donation makes a meaningful difference, paving the way for brighter futures and stronger communities.

Reach Your
Full Potential

Join the Boys & Girls Clubs and benefit from an engaging, safe, interactive and fun environment

Healthy
Lifestyles

SMART Moves programs maintained or increased their knowledge and resistance skills regarding substance abuse, HIV/Aids, smoking and premature sexual activity.

90%

Club members participated in physical activities in their clubs on a weekly basis

98%

Club members avoided risky behaviors (Smoking, alcohol, marijuana, etc.)

Civic
Engagement

843

Club members participated in an organization-wide field day

Mission

Volunteer
Hours

Making a
Difference

97%

Club members abstained from smoking

92%

Teens reported abstention from alcohol within 30 days of the survey

95%

Youth maintained or improved their knowledge of how to avoid negative behaviors

Good Character
and Leadership

Emphasizing the importance of strong character and leadership, our initiatives guide young people toward ethical and effective leadership, preparing them to be the positive change-makers of tomorrow.

76%

Teen members participated in job or internship opportunities discovered at the club

84%

Club members feel like they can stand up for what they feel is right

Community and
Economic Impact

  • 90% of teens completed community service hours
  • Lower Grade Retention and Higher Grade Promotion – roughly $782,775 avoided annually in public sector costs
  • Reduced Juvenile Justice Referrals/Intakes – roughly $244,145 avoided annually in public sector costs
  • Higher Annual Income – roughly $661,200 more
    annual income per 5,000 Club members
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About the Youth We Serve

53%

5-9
Years Old

25%

10-12
Years Old

22%

13-18
Years Old

Ethnicity of the Youth We Serve

37%

Black or African
American

30%

White

18%

Hispanic
or Latino

14%

Mixed

1%

Other

Impact and Achievements: Our 2022-2023 Outcomes

The 2022/2023 Annual Report highlights our achievements and the resilient spirit of our community. It showcases our commitment to nurturing the potential of every child through enriching programs and supportive mentorship.