BGCGW

Our mission is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds, especially those who need us most, build confidence, develop character and acquire the skills needed to become productive, civic-minded, responsible adults... Our 26 sites, covering 75 miles from Manassas to Germantown, serve as safe havens for our members. Open when schools are not, our Clubs provide a safe and fun alternative to being home alone or on the street. BGCGW serves nearly 12,000 youth annually through regular Club membership and widespread community outreach. Youth attend the Clubs for activities, to see their friends, and to spend time with positive and encouraging adults... We serve the Greater Washington area's kids through five key elements for positive youth development, an adopted strategy created by our National Headquarters. This serves as a roadmap for regional Clubs to help ensure that each one of our members achieve our priority outcomes of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy..

Also known as: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington

Primary location: United States