Health & Well-Being
The more Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) a child has, like those at Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee, the more likely they are to have positive outcomes.
PCEs can help kids thrive.
Supportive relationships
95%
of members say that there are adults at the Club who care about me.
Supportive relationships
91%
of members talk to Club staff when they have a problem.
Sense of belonging
89%
of members say that they feel accepted for who they are at the Club.
Sense of belonging
93%
of members say that the adults at my Club believe that I will be a success.
Safe, stable environments
94%
of members say that they feel safe from harm at the Club.
Self-awareness and regulation
84%
of members say that they understand how their feelings affect what they do.
Club teens are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines* than teens statewide.
*Physical activity guidelines are defined as 60+ minutes of activity, 5 days per week
Club teens, especially long-term members, are less likely to engage in risky behaviors.
Character & Leadership
Club membership is linked to community engagement.
1 in 2
Tennessee Club members volunteer in their school, community, or neighborhood at least once a month.
Academic Success
Tennessee Needs Club Kids because they’re the future leaders.
80%
of Tennessee Club teens have a plan for after graduation.
Access & Opportunity – Opening our Blue Doors to more children
Cost can be a barrier to after-school access in Tennessee. $34 million in fees waived annually by Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee to ensure access.
56%
of Tennessee parents say after-school programs are too expensive to enroll their child.*
*America after 3pm
78%
of Tennessee households with children report difficulty paying for basic expenses*
*2024 TN Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey
73,524
young people served in after-school and summer programs by Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee.*
*2024 Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee Annual Report