Planet Fitness
The Judgement Free Generation®
Promoting Kindness and Advancing Wellbeing
Judgement Free Generation® (JFG) is Planet Fitness’ signature philanthropic initiative to promote kindness, acceptance, and belonging among today’s youth in partnership with BGCA. The initiative focuses on a variety of programming that advances the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of youth and creates kinder, more inclusive cultures and communities. Together with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Planet Fitness aims to empower the next generation to grow up contributing to a more judgement free planet where everyone feels like they belong.
As part of the program, Planet Fitness has:
- Contributed more than $10.7M+ to Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 2016
- Awarded $1.65 million in academic scholarships to 330 youth who embody values of kindness, acceptance and inclusion in their communities
- Built more than 45+ Mini Judgement Free Zone® fitness spaces nationwide in select Boys & Girls Clubs to provide teens with safe, welcoming spaces to exercise
- Provided local Boys & Girls Clubs with Community Grants to fund youth-led, community-driven projects
- Funded a first-of-its-kind social-emotional skills training for Boys & Girls Club professionals and youth to foster empathy and establish positive interactions
- Volunteered at Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the U.S.
Judgement Free Generation® Scholarship Program
Each year, Planet Fitness offers $5,000 scholarships to fifty deserving Boys & Girls Club teens who model the Judgement Free™, pro-kindness values for which Planet Fitness and Boys & Girls Clubs of America collectively stand. Learn More →
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About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of June 30, 2024, Planet Fitness had approximately 19.7 million members and 2,617 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.
