Bill Cosby… Alex Rodriguez... Brad Pitt… Michael Jordan… President Clinton… Jackie Joyner-Kersee… Martin Sheen… Derek Jeter… Neil Diamond… Denzel Washington.
What do all of these people, and millions more throughout America, have in common? They are all alumni of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Millions have benefited from belonging to a Boys & Girls Club since the first Club opened its doors in 1860. Based on research by Louis Harris & Associates, Club alumni have very strong feelings about their individual Club experiences:
- 80% said Club staff helped them learn right from wrong
- 95% indicated the Club was the best thing available in their community
- 52% said participating in the Club "saved my life"
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 Congratulations Bryce Shabazz, State of Iowa Youth of the Year!
Bryce Shabazz, a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, has been named the Youth of the Year for the state of Iowa by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). In addition to winning this prestigious title, Shabazz will also receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Reader’s Digest Foundation. Read the entire press release.
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