Raymond James
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Raymond James empower youth to succeed academically and develop leadership skills, preparing them for school and the future.
Investing in Youth Development & Academic Achievement
Raymond James and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have joined forces to support the academic and leadership development of young people across the nation. This partnership focuses on strengthening BGCA’s Academic Success and Character & Leadership pillars through innovative programming that helps youth stay on track for graduation and develop the skills needed to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving world.
Through Raymond James’ commitment, Clubs nationwide are able to implement high-quality programming that enhances educational and life outcomes for over 4 million youth served annually by Boys & Girls Clubs.
Empowering Future Leaders Through Youth of the Year
As the Presenting Sponsor of Youth of the Year, Raymond James celebrates the extraordinary achievements of Club members who exemplify leadership, service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles. This premier leadership development program recognizes young people who have overcome tremendous odds and demonstrated exceptional character and accomplishments.
Raymond James’ sponsorship provides essential resources for Youth of the Year events and programming at local, state, regional and national levels, creating pathways for young leaders to access life-shaping opportunities, including scholarships for higher education.
Unlocking Students’ Full Potential with “Ready for School”
Ready for School is Raymond James’ holistic education initiative designed to help students prepare for brighter futures by investing time, resources and expertise so learners can achieve their goals inside and outside the classroom.
As part of this community impact program, Raymond James is providing multi-year grants to 9 Boys & Girls Club markets, expanding their capacity to offer high quality out-of-school time engagement. This partnership directly contributes to the Ready for School mission of growing the number of independent readers by third grade and the number of students proficient in algebra by ninth grade.
Supporting Academic Excellence Through Project Learn
Raymond James’ investment in Project Learn reinforces the academic enrichment and school engagement of young people during critical out-of-school time. Project Learn incorporates educational activities into all aspects of the Club experience, creating opportunities for youth to engage in high-yield learning activities, develop strong study habits, and receive homework help from caring adult mentors.
By supporting Project Learn, Raymond James is helping kids and teens in build positive attitudes about learning, increase their academic confidence, and improve their overall academic performance.
Aligned with Raymond James’ Ready for School community impact program, this partnership will enable more Club Kids to become independent readers by the end of third grade through daily high-yield learning, literacy-rich activities and caring adult support.
Bridging the Summer Learning Gap
Raymond James and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are also teaming up to strengthen Summer Brain Gain, BGCA’s program to combat summer learning loss among youth. This research-based program provides fun, engaging activities that keep young minds active while helping them maintain academic progress during the summer months.
Summer Brain Gain activities also reinforce literacy and numeracy milestones that set youth up for success in later grades, including ninth grade algebra readiness through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. With Raymond James’ support, more Club Kids can return to school in the fall ready to learn and succeed, effectively narrowing the opportunity gap for those who need it most.
About Raymond James
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client groups, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. The company has approximately 8,700 financial advisors. Total client assets are $1.53 trillion. Public since 1983, the firm has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1986 under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.
Raymond James is committed to building stronger communities through charitable giving, volunteering, and community leadership. Through the Raymond James Cares program, associates across the country volunteer their time and talents to help their communities and support causes that matter to them.
