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Empowering Youth: The Impact of the Boys and Girls Club of Blount County

The Boys and Girls Club of Blount County is dedicated to providing a world-class experience that ensures success is attainable for every young person. Our mission is to support children facing adversity through strong, enduring mentor relationships, leading to better life outcomes. With 90% of alumni graduating high school and many reporting positive influences on their lives, our programs cater to ages 6-18, focusing on academics, character development, and healthy lifestyles. Join us in making a difference in the lives of local youth.

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Empowering Youth: The Impact of the Boys and Girls Club of Blount County

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  1. and Boys and Girls Club of Blount County

  2. Vision To provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who walks through our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

  3. Impact A Harris Survey of Club alumni reports: 90% of alumni graduate high school 85% of alumni say Club staff taught them right from wrong 67% of alumni say the Club kept them out of trouble with the law 80% of alumni say the Club had a positive impact on their attitude toward fitness health 69% of alumni say the Club had a positive impact on their emotional life

  4. Demographics • Ages 6 – 18 • 791 total members (527 males, 264 females) • 45% White, 32% Black, 20% Biracial, 2% Hispanic/Latino, 1% Asian • 61% single parent households • 49% free or reduced lunch

  5. Mission To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to- 1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever

  6. Research shows that at-risk children with a Big are: Impact 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs 27% less likely to begin using alcohol 52% less likely to skip school 37% less likely to skip a class more confident of their performance in schoolwork able to get along better with their families.

  7. Program Information Community Based Club Mentoring Age range: 6 – 15 Time commitment: 45 min. to 1 hour weekly during program time Location: at the Boys & Girls Club Activities: reading, playing games, talking, eating lunch, homework, crafts, etc. Length of commitment: at least one calendar year • Age range: 6 – 15 • Time commitment: 2 -3 times per month for 2 hours or more (don’t forget drive time) • Location: anywhere in the community approved by parent/guardian • Activities: park, library, zoo, sports events, pool, mall, museums, ice cream etc. • Length of commitment: at least one calendar year

  8. The Club • Open Daily and Year Round • Professional Staff • Available/Affordable to all Youth • Dedicated Youth Facility • Gym • Art Room • Study Room • Teen Room • Outdoor Fields

  9. Programs at the Club Focus in 5 core areas: • The Arts • Sports, Fitness and Recreation • Education and Career Development • Character and Leadership Development • Health and Life Skills

  10. Process of Becoming a Big • Fill out application • Orientation • Run Background Check • Interview • Call References • Match Big and Little: • Location • Personalities • Preferences • Online Training • Match Meeting

  11. Other Ways to Get Involved • Fund Development Committee • Bowl for Kid’s Sake committee • Dave Serrano Golf Classic • Penguin Plunge • Cash For Kids Sake

  12. (865) 523-2179 www.TennesseeBig.org (865) 232-1143 www.bgctnv.org

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