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Fast Facts

Serving Those Who Need Us Most

Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis served more than 7,300 youth at 10 different sites across Indianapolis.

50% of Club households have an income of $25,000 or less…50%

50%

…compared to about 25% of Marion County households.25%

25%

90% of Club members are eligible for free or reduced lunch,90%

90%

…compared to 67% of all students in Marion County and 66% in IPS district boundaries.67%

67%

BGCI is one of the top two distribution sites for meals provided by Second Helpings,

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Meals Served

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Pounds of Food

54%

of Club households have an income of $25,000 or less

Education & Career Development

More than 3,000 youth participated in educational programs.

57%
57% of summer camp participants improved their reading fluency.
53%
53% of summer camp participants improved math fluency.

Nationally low-income children decrease an average of two months in their reading level every summer.

Of Club members who are juniors and seniors in high school:

88%
88% report having participated in Money Management program
89%
89% report having participated in Job Readiness programs
100%
100% report having participated in College Preparation programs,
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Club teens participated in Take a Boy/Take a Girl to Work Day, shadowing professionals and learning about career pathways.

Sports, Fitness & Recreation

More than 2,500 youth participated in fitness programs.

75%
75% of Club members get an hour of exercise at least three times per week.
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More than 350 Club members participated in summer swimming programs.

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Nearly 900 Club members participated in organized sports leagues like basketball, soccer, and flag football.

Character & Leadership Development

More than 300 Club members participated in community service projects through their Club.

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Club members explored hip-hop as an art form and cultivated their creativity and critical think skills by participating in Lyricism 101.

76%
76% of Club members believe they can make a difference in their community.
63%
63% of Club teens volunteered in their school or community.

Health & Life Skills

More than 3,000 youth participated in drug/alcohol/violence/pregnancy prevention programs.

80%
80% of Club members report they know how to say “no” to drugs or alcohol and still keep their friends.
91%
91% of Club teens abstained from smoking which is on par with US teens.

96% of Club teens abstained from drinking96%

96%

…compared to 91% of US teens.91%

91%

The Arts

More than 1,500 youth participated in visual arts programs.

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Club members explored hip-hop as an art form and cultivated their creativity and critical think skills by participating in Lyricism 101.

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