Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Milwaukee, Inc.
Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Milwaukee, Inc.
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Mission
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee's mission is to inspire and empower all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
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CORE PROGRAM AREAS - THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MILWAUKEE MEETS ITS MISSION BY OFFERING OVER 200 PROGRAMS IN SIX CORE PROGRAM AREAS. THE SIX AREAS INCLUDE:1.HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS - PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE'S CAPACITY TO ENGAGE IN POSITIVE BEHAVIORS THAT NURTURE THEIR OWN WELL-BEING, SET PERSONAL GOALS AND LIVE SUCCESSFULLY AS SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS.2.EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE YOUTH TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN BASIC EDUCATION AND DISCIPLINES, APPLY LEARNING TO EVERYDAY SITUATIONS AND EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN A CAREER. 3.SPORTS, FITNESS AND RECREATION - PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP FITNESS, POSITIVE USE OF LEISURE TIME, SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT, APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS.4.CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER YOUTH TO SUPPORT AND INFLUENCE THEIR CLUB AND COMMUNITY, SUSTAIN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND RESPECT THEIR OWN AND OTHER'S CULTURAL IDENTITIES.5.ARTS AND CULTURAL EDUCATION - PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS, CRAFTS, PERFORMING ARTS AND CREATIVE WRITING.6.OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE YOUTH TO EXPLORE THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION FOR THE OUTDOORS IN A HANDS-ON LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.2018 FACTS AND FIGURESWITH 44 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER MILWAUKEE AREA, THE CLUBS PROVIDE SAFETY AND SUPPORT DURING CRITICAL AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS. MEMBERS RECEIVED NEARLY 640,000 FREE MEALS IN 2018. THEY ALSO PARTICIPATED IN ACADEMIC TUTORING, ENGAGED WITH POSITIVE ROLE MODELS, EXPLORED CAREERS, PARTICIPATED IN ORGANIZED ATHLETICS AND ARTS PROGRAMS, AND LEARNED SKILLS TO HAVE BRIGHTER FUTURES.IN 2018, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS SERVED A TOTAL OF 37,381 MEMBERS AND 5,035 YOUTH ON A DAILY BASIS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. 6,407 MEMBERS ATTENDED THE CLUBS 52 OR MORE TIMES. 97% OF CLUB MEMBERS ARE MINORITIES, 93% QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH, AND 59% COME FROM SINGLE-PARENT HOUSEHOLDS.ALONG WITH OUR PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IS COMMITTED TO SERVING FAMILIES LIVING IN LOW-INCOME AND IMPOVERISHED MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOODS. IN 2018, THE CLUBS PARTNERED WITH MILWAUKEE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE TO OFFER THANKSGIVING AND HOLIDAY DINNERS AT SCHOOL-BASED AND STANDALONE CLUB SITES SERVING OVER 500 FAMILIES.BOYS & GIRLS CLUB'S ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO HELP MEMBERS PREPARE FOR AND ACHIEVE ACADEMIC AND CAREER SUCCESS AFTER GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL. CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE HOMEWORK HELP, TARGETED ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONS, CAREER PLANNING, AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND PREPARE TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE AS ADULTS. IN 2018, 15,532 MEMBERS REGULARLY ATTENDED POWER HOUR AND OTHER ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT. POWER HOUR IS DEDICATED TIME TO HELP CLUB MEMBERS COMPLETE THEIR HOMEWORK AND PREPARE FOR CLASSROOM TESTS. IN THE MOST RECENT SCHOOL YEAR ASSESSED, 80% OF CLUB MEMBERS SURVEYED SAID THE CLUBS HELPED THEM FINISH THEIR HOMEWORK ON TIME.MARVAN SCHOLARS PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT AFTER SCHOOL AT THE CLUBS THROUGH THE USE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE, ODYSSEY COMPASS LEARNING, WHICH ALLOWS EACH STUDENT TO WORK AT THEIR OWN PACE. STAFF MONITOR THEIR PROGRESS AND ADJUST ACADEMIC SUPPORT ACCORDINGLY. MARVAN SCHOLARS REFLECTS THE CLUBS' STRATEGIC EFFORTS TO HELP OUR MEMBERS WORK TOWARD PROFICIENCY IN MATH AND READING. THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 2,550 STUDENTS IN 2018.THE MILWAUKEE PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS PROGRAM IS AN INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS, MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND CITY YEAR MILWAUKEE. THIS INITIATIVE IS PROVIDING NECESSARY SUPPORT TO FOUR MPS SCHOOLS: ALEXANDER MITCHELL INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL (K-8TH GRADE), ROGERS STREET ACADEMY (K-8TH GRADE), GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ACADEMY (K-8TH GRADE), AND CLARKE STREET ELEMENTARY. THROUGH THIS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT, WE HAVE ADDED AND ALIGNED SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN MATH, READING, ATTENDANCE, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AND AFTER-SCHOOL THROUGH SMALL GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE INTERVENTIONS.GRADUATION PLUS - THE CLUBS' COLLECTION OF COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS PROGRAMS - HELPS PREPARE MEMBERS FOR COLLEGE AND GUIDES THEM THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY SELECTION AND APPLICATION PROCESS AS WELL AS ADVISES AND ALLOCATES SCHOLARSHIPS DURING COLLEGE. MANY OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE SERVE ARE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO PURSUE A COLLEGE DEGREE. OUR GRADUATION PLUS PROGRAMS INCLUDE STEIN SCHOLARS, SPONSOR-A-SCHOLAR, AND BMO SCHOLARS. IN 2018, MORE THAN 500 MEMBERS (HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN THROUGH COLLEGE STUDENTS) PARTICIPATED IN GRAD PLUS. THE PROGRAM HAS NEARLY A 100% GRADUATION RATE.BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS' CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS HELP MILWAUKEE YOUTH LEARN THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE WORKPLACE. THROUGH CLUB PROGRAMS, MEMBERS ARE INTRODUCED TO A VARIETY OF WORK ENVIRONMENTS AND GUEST SPEAKERS, WORKSITE TOURS, AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS CAREER AND FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE. CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING INCLUDED:" 1,281 YOUTH EXPLORED CAREERS AND DEVELOPED WORKFORCE SKILLS THROUGH CAREER LAUNCH." 695 YOUTH LEARNED PERSONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING, AND FINANCIAL GOALS THROUGH MONEY MATTERS." 964 YOUTH EXPLORED CAREERS IN YOUTH OR HUMAN SERVICES IN PREPARATION TO WORK AT THE CLUBS AS JUNIOR STAFF" 526 MEMBERS WERE PLACED INTO EMPLOYMENT IN 2018. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OFFERS ARTS INSTRUCTION AT EACH OF ITS 44 LOCATIONS AND PARTNERS WITH MILWAUKEE ART ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING FIRST STAGE, THE MILWAUKEE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, AND THE WISCONSIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. MORE THAN 10,000 MEMBERS HAD ARTS EXPERIENCES IN 2018.YOUTH WORKS MKE IS A THREE-YEAR GRANT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATES THAT LINKS TEENAGE MALES AT RISK OF CRIMINAL INVOLVEMENT WITH SUBSIDIZED JOBS AND SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING MENTORING, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, INCREASED EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, AND POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT, WHILE PREVENTING PARTICIPATION IN CRIMINAL AND DELINQUENT ACTIVITIES. DURING 2018, 444 YOUNG MEN PARTICIPATED IN YOUTH WORKS PROGRAMMING.G.I.R.L.S (GROWING INSPIRATIONAL & RESPONSIBLE LEADERS) PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON PROVIDING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS THROUGHOUT OUR CLUBS. OUR TWO FEATURED PROGRAMS INCLUDE SISTA PRIDE AND SENORITAS EN ACCION, AND ARE DEDICATED TO EQUIPPING YOUNG LADIES WITH LIFE SKILLS OF EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP, AND CHARACTER BUILDING. 878 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN G.I.R.LS PROGRAMMING IN 2018, CONNECTING WITH PEERS ACROSS THE CITY AS WELL AS COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO SEEK TO BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF STRONG FEMALES.SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (SED) WAS A FOCUS IN 2018, WITH TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE (TIC) AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (YMHFA) ENHANCING STAFF MEMBER ABILITY TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF OUR YOUTH. 2018 ALSO FOCUSED ON TRAINING STAFF AND IMPLEMENTING POSITIVE ACTION CURRICULUM AND STRATEGIES AT 20 SITES, IN COORDINATION WITH MENTORING PROGRAMMING AS APPROPRIATE. THE SED DEPARTMENT BEGAN TO PROVIDE DIRECT COACHING FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS IN BEST PRACTICE ENGAGEMENT, AND EMBEDDED SED STRATEGIES WITHIN ARTS AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING TO ENCOURAGE CURRENT BEST PRACTICES IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS' SPORTS PROGRAMS ALLOW YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED LEAGUES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PROFESSIONAL COACHES AT LITTLE TO NO COST. LAST YEAR, MORE THAN 12,500 CLUB MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN SPORTS, RECREATION, AND HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMMING. MORE THAN 5,900 CLUB MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN ORGANIZED AND COMPETITIVE SPORTS LEAGUES, INCLUDING BASEBALL (161 YOUTH), BASKETBALL (3,964 YOUTH), AND FOOTBALL & CHEER (1,810 YOUTH). SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL AND OTHER SPORTS ACTIVITIES WERE ALSO OFFERED.SURROUNDED BY 300 ACRES OF ROLLING HILLS, FORESTS, AND THE SHORES OF LAKE KEESUS, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS' CAMP WHITCOMB/MASON IN HARTLAND, WISCONSIN PROVIDES CAMPERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT NATURE AND OUTDOOR RECREATION WHILE DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS, SELF-WORTH, AND RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. CAMP WHITCOMB/MASON OFFERS DAY CAMPS AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS. IN 2018, 6,406 CLUB MEMBERS ATTENDED CAMP WHITCOMB/MASON INCLUDING RESIDENT CAMPS, DAY CAMPS, DAY TRIPS, AND SPECIAL CAMPOUT OPPORTUNITIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. our dream is to inspire people to guarantee unlimited possibilities for youth.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as WI.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 1558 NORTH 6TH STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53212.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 1136 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,840,876.
- The organization has 71 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1887.
- The organization pays $19,188,056 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,025,639 in fundraising expenses.
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