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.
While many Club alumni have achieved particular
distinction in fields such as entertainment, business, politics
and sports, the average alumnus is not famous. Most have achieved
success by getting an education, raising a family, serving their
country, pursuing a career or supporting the community.
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"