Mission Statement:
To inspire & enable all youth ages 7-18, especially those of disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible & caring citizens through the development of a positive self-image & self-reliance.
Objective:
To give every child access to a safe, nurturing educational environment that positively impacts their lives.
How do I know this program is needed?
Pacific County is challenged with dwindling resources and growing poverty, creating critical hardship for area youth:
- 58% of the children are eligible for reduced-price school lunches.
- WA State Family Council research assigned Pacific County a ranking of SEVERE as the state’s highest risk for children and youth.
- Pacific County ranks two times the state average for instances of child abuse and neglect.
- The Healthy Youth Survey show portions of Pacific County have twice the state average of hospitalized domestic violence victims, exceptionally high infant mortality rates, very high drug/alcohol use, suicide ideation, school apathy and overweight teens.
What does Boys & Girls Club Provide?
Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach Peninsula will serve 100 or more children and youth of Pacific County. The program will start in fall of 2008 and offer fun, safe, and educational after school activities for children and youth ages 7-18 at least five days a week, four hours per day, and 10 months a year.
How do I know this program works?
The 2007 B&GC Alumni Survey reports the following impacts of Boys and Girls Club on their lives: 61% became more committed to their education, 85% report learning right from wrong, 82% report increased self confidence, with over 90% report overall satisfaction with adult life & it was one of the best things of their lives. Most important of all 60% reported B&G Club was the only safe place to go for them. 57% say the Club saved their life!
How much does it cost?
Long Beach Peninsula Boys and Girls Club annual budget is $170,000 in its three-year start-up phase. In 2007 income sources were: Individuals & corporate: 48%, events: 28%, and grants: 24%.
How can I help?
Your Boys and Girls Club will serve our youth with the generous support of our caring community. To contribute, please mail your check to: BG&C of the Long Beach Peninsula, PO Box 1172, Long Beach, WA 98631. For more information, call 360-642-8668 or search this site.
The Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Penninsula is a registered 501C3 organization.
