2023 Year in Review
It’s been a busy year. Thank you for being a champion of Club kids and teens across the nation!
January: You celebrated mentors.
“My mentor Mr. Shawn saw something in me I didn’t see in myself.” Read more about how mentors help create meaningful moments for today’s kids →
February: You cheered on history-makers.
From the NFL to the silver screen and everywhere in between, Clubs help empower the next generation to reach their full potential. Read more about how Club teen Langston is making history and celebrating Black identity through fashion →
March: You had a hand in shaping girls’ futures.
Hands-on STEM education programs at Clubs help kids explore their creativity and focus on learning something new. Read more about the future of STEM. Spoiler alert: It’s female →
April: You stood with us (and Denzel Washington) to open the 5,000th Boys & Girls Club.
5,000 Clubs. Millions of great futures. Since 1860, 40 million kids have gotten their start at Boys & Girls Clubs — from the celebrity faces you recognize, to the ones you see every day in your community. Read more about this major mission milestone →
May: You helped tackle food insecurity as summer began.
For 2 out of 3 kids who rely on Boys & Girls Clubs, summer means losing out on meals that are typically provided at school. But Clubs help combat food insecurity by providing healthy meals and snacks kids can count on, even when school isn’t in session. Read more →
June: You tipped your cap to the graduates. ????
With your support, 93% of Club kids expect to graduate high school and walk through the next door of opportunity. Kids like Rickey, the first male in his family to graduate high school and go to college. Read his story here →
July: You supported kids (and parents) with back-to-school resources.
From tips to combat learning loss to handling after-school meltdowns, Clubs ensure kids and families have the tools they need to start the school year off strong. Read more →
August: You supported youth when they needed you most.
As Boys & Girls Clubs of America released our annual State of Youth survey highlighting issues important to youth right now, you stepped up to help youth facing unimaginable issues in Maui. Read more about how your support helped build (and re-build) great futures →
September: You celebrated heritage and inclusion
With the help of a few recognizable faces (???? J-Lo and A-Rod), you helped us celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month, empowering all Club kids to embrace their heritage and follow their dreams. Read more →
October: You honored the new Youth of the Year, Alejandra.
Growing up as a first-generation Mexican American in Texas, Alejandra quickly grew from a shy, sensitive child to a confident leader, determined to represent over 3 million kids and teens across the nation as Boys & Girls Clubs’ national teen spokesperson and advocate. Read more about Alejandra →
November: You gave kids the things they need to build great futures.
Safe places, caring mentors and dependable meals — these seemingly simple things can mean everything. But don’t take it from us, Club-kid-turned-staff, Caiti, tells it best. Read Caiti’s story →
As the year comes to a close, we can’t help but reflect on the big moments you’ve made possible for Club kids across the country. Because when today’s world is challenging for young people, having support they can count on means everything.
There’s so much more to come — thank you. Happy holidays and happy New Year from Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
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