Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley Inc.
Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, CARING CITIZENS.
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AS A YOUTH GUIDANCE ORGANIZATION, THE CLUB IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, CULTURAL, CHARACTER, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THE CLUB PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN REDUCING DELINQUENCY, INCREASING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND IMPROVING CAREER GOALS. IN TURN, YOUTH IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BY BUILDING SKILLS, VALUES, AND SELF-ESTEEM IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL GANG INVOLVEMENT AND ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE.STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS* THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GREATER CHIPPEWA VALLEY SERVED OVER 8,692 YOUTH THROUGH MEMBERSHIP, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SPECIAL EVENTS IN 2018. * THE CLUBS SERVE MEMBERS GRADES 3RD-12TH. * 99,525 FREE MEALS AND SNACKS WERE SERVED IN 2018. * 51% OF MEMBERS QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED SCHOOL LUNCHES. * A TOTAL OF 24 CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND AIDES FROM THE EAU CLAIRE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHIPPEWA FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT, MENOMONIE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND BLACK RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT TAUGHT SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT THE CLUB IN 2018.* 833 MEMBERS ENGAGED IN CLUB-BASED COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. * 11,188 HOMEWORK AND HIGH YIELD LEARNING ACTIVITY HOURS WERE COMPLETED AT THE CLUBS, HELPING MEMBERS BE SUCCESSFUL AT SCHOOL. * OVER 39% OF OUR MEMBERS COME FROM SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES.KEY PROGRAMS:POWER HOURTHIS COMPREHENSIVE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING PROGRAM, IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY OF CLUB MEMBERS AGES 8-18 OR IN GRADES 3RD-12TH. THROUGH THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF PROJECT LEARN, YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN IMPORTANT SKILL-PRACTICE ON ACADEMIC CONCEPTS. MEMBERS ARE PAIRED WITH VOLUNTEERS TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN NUMEROUS ACADEMIC AREAS. IF MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE HOMEWORK, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY, CURRENT EVENTS AND ACADEMIC COMPUTER PROGRAMS.TRIPLE PLAYTHIS WELLNESS PROGRAM DEMONSTRATES HOW EATING RIGHT, KEEPING FIT AND FORMING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS ADD UP TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. THE GOAL OF THE TRIPLE PLAY PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE CLUB MEMBERS' KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTHY HABITS; INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HOURS PER DAY THEY PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES; AND STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO INTERACT POSITIVELY WITH OTHERS AND ENGAGE IN POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. PROGRAM ELEMENTS INCLUDE DAILY SPORTS CHALLENGES, SOCIAL RECREATION, NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION AND COOKING SKILLS.SMART MOVESTHE SMART MOVES (SKILLS MASTERY AND RESISTANCE TRAINING) PREVENTION/EDUCATION PROGRAM ADDRESSES PROBLEMS SUCH AS DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE, PREMATURE SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND PEER PRESSURE. THE PROGRAM USES A TEAM APPROACH INVOLVING CLUB STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES. MORE THAN SIMPLY EMPHASIZING A "SAY NO" MESSAGE, THE PROGRAM TEACHES YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 12 TO 18 HOW TO SAY NO BY INVOLVING THEM IN DISCUSSION AND ROLE-PLAYING, PRACTICING RESISTANCE AND REFUSAL SKILLS, DEVELOPING ASSERTIVENESS, STRENGTHENING DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND ANALYZING MEDIA AND PEER INFLUENCE. THE ULTIMATE GOAL: TO PROMOTE ABSTINENCE FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADOLESCENT SEXUAL INVOLVEMENT THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “The boys & girls clubs of the greater chippewa valley, inc's mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is WI.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2019 is 1005 OXFORD AVENUE, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54703.
- The non-profit has reported 93 employees on their form for the year 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $145,009.
- The organization has 23 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization pays $1,158,137 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $143,215 in fundraising expenses.
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