All year long, we aim to promote regular attendance at Clubs and sustained participation in targeted programs in order to help Club members overcome obstacles in their lives and meet their goals. Along the way, we collect and analyze data that helps us understand how we can tailor our programs and services to have the maximum impact on the community we serve.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa help our youth succeed. We’re proud to report the following outcomes and results:
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
98%
of Club members are on grade level.
100%
of graduating Club members have a college or career plan.
83%
of Club members believe what they are learning in school now will be important for them later in life.
CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
83%
of Club members believe they can make a difference in their community.
100%
of Club members say they believe kids can be leaders.
91%
of members who attend Club regularly say they can stand up for what is right, even if their friends disagree.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
92%
of Club members regularly engage in physical activity.
36%
Club members on average have an improvement of 36% in push-ups, sit-ups, and line jumps after one semester of Triple Play programming.
17,000
meals are served each year at our Clubs.
