Our Impact
The Reason: Strong, supported families and youth anchor the foundation of a successful community.
- 26% of Club members live in a single-parent home
- 37% live in a home where no one is employed
- 42% live in a home without an adult present after school
- 97% do not belong to any other youth organization
- Juvenile-related crime doubles between 3p.m. and 8p.m.
The Club: Programs are comprehensive, proven and delivered by professionally trained staff.
- Each member is offered over 1,800 program hours annually
- Affordable programs for only a $5 annual membership fee
- 8 facilities in Marion and Polk Counties serving youth grades1 -12
- Total Youth Served: 10,556
Club Members: 4,510
Athletic Program Participants: 1,944
Youth Outreach: 4,102
Total Youth Served: Ethnicity
- African American3%
- Hispanic36%
- Caucasian46%
- Asian3%
- Native American2%
- Mixed Heritage 10%
Professionally trained staff focus on 3 essential youth outcomes:
- Character & Leadership Development
- Education & Career Development
- Healthy Lifestyles
THE IMPACT: changing and saving lives
- 4,170 youth were impacted by the Health Services Center
- 1,000 youth participate in Project Learn, reinforcing academic enrichment
- 81,730 free, healthy meals & snacks were served
- 1,200 youth participate in Triple Play - a program designed to foster healthy lifestyles
- 640 kids per day attend local Clubs participating in 3 core areas