Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver
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About this organization
Mission
We provide our Club members with a safe, supportive, fun and enriching environment that inspires and empowers them to reach their greatest potential.
About
ACADEMIC & CAREERS (SEE SCHEDULE O)OUR PROFESSIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STAFF SERVE AN AVERAGE OF 2,400 KIDS EVERY DAY. WE PROVIDE A SAFE, STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR CLUB MEMBERS TO ENJOY A NUTRITIOUS MEAL, IMPROVE THEIR ACADEMICS, PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED ATHLETICS, EXPLORE THE ARTS, DEVELOP TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES, GAIN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND CREATE LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STRONG ROLE MODELS. WE HAVE ALSO RECENTLY EXPANDED OUR MENTAL HEALTH OFFERINGS THROUGH THE ADDITION OF FULL-TIME SOCIAL WORKERS WHO PROVIDE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR OUR CLUB KIDS AS WELL AS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO DENVER IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF YOUTH BECAUSE WE MEET EACH CHILD WHERE THEY ARE, NOT ONLY BY PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS (MEALS, CLOTHING, ETC.), BUT ALSO BY LAYERING THAT BASIC SAFETY WITH EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT (CARING, CONSISTENT ADULT GUIDANCE), AND OFFERING A BROAD ARRAY OF HIGH-QUALITY, INTEREST AND NEEDS-BASED, ENGAGING PROGRAMS - PROVIDING EXPERIENCES THAT ADVANCE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. WHAT'S MORE, WE DO ALL OF THIS OVER THE LONG-TERM, SUPPORTING KIDS FROM KINDERGARTEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. EVERYTHING WE DO AT THE CLUBS IS DESIGNED TO HELP KIDS FIND SUCCESS. WE PROVIDE PROGRAMMING ACROSS THREE KEY OUTCOME AREAS: ACADEMIC & CAREERS: BY THE TIME THEY REACH 6TH GRADE, MIDDLE CLASS KIDS HAVE LIKELY SPENT 6,000 MORE HOURS LEARNING THAN KIDS BORN INTO POVERTY. THROUGH ENGAGING ACADEMIC AND CAREER PROGRAMS, WE ARE FILLING THE LEARNING GAP FACED BY MANY OF THE KIDS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE. EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS OFFERED IN THIS AREA INCLUDE: - POWER HOUR IS A DAILY PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP CLUB MEMBERS BE MORE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL BY PROVIDING HOMEWORK HELP AND ENCOURAGING MEMBERS TO BECOME SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS. - LITERACY IS A YEAR-ROUND READING PROGRAM THAT USES EVIDENCE-BASED ACCELERATED READER AND MYON READING SYSTEMS. BASELINE READING LEVELS ARE DETERMINED, THEN, WITH SUPPORT FROM STAFF, YOUTH READ BOOKS IN THEIR "JUST RIGHT" READING LEVEL, TAKE SHORT QUIZZES TO MEASURE COMPREHENSION, AND RECEIVE INCENTIVES FOR REACHING THEIR READING GOALS. - THE ARTS PROGRAMMING ENABLES YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF DIFFERENT ART FORMS (FINE, APPLIED, PERFORMING AND DIGITAL ARTS, AS WELL AS CRAFTS) PROJECTS ENCOURAGE IMAGINATION, SELF EXPRESSION, AND CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH ART AWARENESS. - STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) PROGRAMS DEVELOP 21ST CENTURY SKILLS FOR CAREER SUCCESS AND SUPPORT MEMBERS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE BY CHALLENGING YOUTH TO "THINK BEYOND THE SCREEN." INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING PROJECTS, TARGETED PROGRAMS AND HIGH-YIELD ACTIVITIES BUILD PROBLEM-SOLVING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS, TEAMWORK STRATEGIES, CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS, AND INFORMATION/MEDIA COMPETENCY AND ETHICS. - PACE (PROMOTING ACADEMICS AND CHARACTER EDUCATION) IS AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVING YOUTH WITH SIGNIFICANT BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS OR WHO HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED OR FACE EXPULSION FROM DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. A UNIQUE, PROVEN APPROACH TO RESPONDING TO PROBLEMATIC BEHAVIORS OF STUDENTS, THIS 15-DAY INTERVENTION PROVIDES YOUTH WITH SUPPORT AND INSTRUCTION FROM COMPASSIONATE STAFF MEMBERS WHO HELP YOUTH IDENTIFY THE CAUSES OF THEIR BEHAVIORS AS WELL AS RECOGNIZE THEIR STRENGTHS AND VALUES. YOUTH ARE ALSO LINKED TO OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AS NEEDED, INCLUDING COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL TESTING AND FAMILY SERVICES. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF PACE IS TO HELP STUDENTS IDENTIFY THEIR STRENGTHS, MANAGE THEIR BEHAVIOR AND INCREASE THEIR CHANCES FOR GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL. - JUNIOR STAFF CAREER DEVELOPMENT IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO GUIDE YOUTH, AGES 14-17, TOWARD CAREERS IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OR HUMAN SERVICES BY NURTURING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PROVIDING GUIDED, PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES. WHILE WORKING AT THE CLUBS, YOUTH LEARN VALUABLE JOB SKILLS FOR FUTURE CAREERS WHILE THEY RUN THE FRONT DESK, SUPPORT PROGRAMMING, AND MAINTAIN THE MEMBERSHIP TRACKING SYSTEM. - FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS PROMOTE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE AMONG CLUB MEMBERS BY BUILDING BASIC MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO MANAGE A CHECKING ACCOUNT, BUDGET, SAVE AND INVEST. THEY ALSO LEARN ABOUT STARTING SMALL BUSINESSES AND PAYING FOR COLLEGE. AS A RESULT OF OUR ACADEMICS & CAREERS PROGRAMMING, OUR CLUB MEMBERS PERFORM BETTER IN SCHOOL: - 86.5% OF OUR SENIORS GRADUATED IN 2019, COMPARED TO 80.7% OF COLORADO SENIORS AND 66.6% OF DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS SENIORS. -90% OF 2019 GRADUATING CLUB MEMBERS APPLIED TO A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. - IN 2019, 79% OF OUR CLUB MEMBERS REPORTED GETTING MOSTLY A'S AND B'S.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “See schedule o.our mission is to provide our club members with a safe, supportive, fun and enriching environment that inspires and empowers them to achieve their greatest potential. we accomplish our mission with a foundational social-emotional learning approach that is used to deliver our five primary programs: (1) education, (2) the arts, (3) character & leadership, (4) health & wellness, and (5) sports & recreation.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “See schedule o.boys & girls clubs of metro denver is one of the largest, most comprehensive youth-serving organizations in the denver metro area, serving approximately 10,000 children each year at our 21 program sites (including our summer camp). at the clubs, we provide afterschool and summer enrichment programs for young people between the ages of 6 and 18. many of the kids we serve come from working families who are living on low income. boys & girls clubs are vital resources that allow parents and families to work with the confidence that their children are safe and cared for after school and during the summer.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CO.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 2017 W 9TH AVENUE, DENVER, CO, 80204.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 370 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $831,938.
- The organization has 42 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1961.
- The organization pays $9,516,533 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,623,420 in fundraising expenses.
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