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, & Workforce Readiness
Clubs change lives through programs focused on academic support, mental health, and workforce development. 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.
16,600
young people at 77 Clubs participated in life & workforce readiness programming in Tennessee.
15,505
young people at 134 Clubs participated in good character and citizenship programming in Tennessee.
Academic Success
Tennessee Needs Club Kids because they’re the future leaders.
80%
of Tennessee Club teens have a plan for after graduation.
87%
of K-3rd graders in Club summer enrichment programs maintained or improved literacy skills.
98%
of Club high school seniors graduated on time—8% higher than the state average.
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