You are part of a generation that will shape the future. As you look ahead, a world of possibilities awaits. While every path is different, one thing matters most: every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Together, we are dedicated to helping millions of young people graduate and grow into tomorrow’s leaders. Through mentorship, academics, leadership development and workforce readiness, we are investing in you: the next generation of innovators, contributors and decision-makers.

We see your success in Boys & Girls Clubs across the country, building the skills and confidence to be future ready:

• 9-in-10 Club Kids expect to graduate high school on time.
• 8-in-10 Club teens feel ready to get a job and manage their finances.
• 3-in-4 Club Kids believe they can make a positive difference in their community.

Those capabilities carry into adulthood, where you continue to thrive. Club alumni are 60% more likely to be working full time than other adults. They take action, securing jobs, interviews, training and certifications at higher rates. It’s why 3-in-4 adults who grew up with the Club feel they’re doing better than their parents.

That success takes many forms. Boys & Girls Club alumni have pursued careers in education, medicine, business, essential trades, the U.S. Armed Forces and more — using their talents and platforms to give back.

But many of you aren’t waiting; you’re making an impact now. Every day, thousands of Club kids strengthen their communities through service projects that address challenges such as food insecurity, housing and mental health support.

You have the tools to be capable leaders.
You are prepared for life after graduation.
And you step in to create the change you want to see.

That’s why America Needs Club Kids — because you are not just the promise of a better tomorrow, you are the proof.

This letter is a celebration of all you have achieved and all that lies ahead. It is also our shared commitment to keep opening doors for you and for those coming up behind you. Because the America of tomorrow will be shaped by the way we invest in kids today.

From one generation of leaders to the next: we believe in you and proudly support all you will accomplish.

Jim Clark
President and CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of America