About Us

Our Mission

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Our Mission Statement

The Colorado Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs is a registered 501-c-4 non-profit corporation, governed by it's approved bylaws and the IRS.

It's leadership includes the incorporating Board of Directors and Officers elected by the membership.

The Alliance membership includes the chief professional officers of all Boys & Girls Clubs of America chartered organizations, and military partners, in the state of Colorado

The purpose and function of the Alliance is to secure funding from the a variety of sources through out the state including government, corporations and individuals. The staff of the Alliance organizations meets monthly to collaborate and share ideas and the Alliance Board will meet six times a year.

Minimum expectations of members are to attend at least 75% of all meetings, to participate and support the State Youth of the Year program, to pay Alliance dues in a timely fashion, and to participate in the legislative process if and how needed.

Our Core Beliefs

The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals; life enhancing programs; character development experiences; and, hope and opportunity.

about_a We strive for young people to achieve:

Positive self-identity
Educational, employment, social, emotional and cultural competencies
Community involvement
Health and well-being
Moral compass

Demographics of Boys & Girls Clubs of America Kids

Over 25,000 youth statewide
64% live below the poverty line
65% are ethnic minorities
33 % are from single parent homes.

Boys & Girls Club Programs Work!

In studies sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation and Columbia University, young people participating in Boys & Girls Clubs showed the following results:

15% overall higher grade point average
87% fewer school absences
81% increase in homework completion
22% reduction in drug activity
13% reduction in juvenile crime

Why are the Boys & Girls Clubs a good investment for the State of Colorado?

Boys & Girls Club programs tie directly into helping the state achieve community goals
We stretch state dollars through matching funding, thereby easing state costs
Boys & Girls Club partnerships assist local communities in reaching educational goals in a highly cost effective manner
Kids in the Boys & Girls Clubs have fewer contacts with law enforcement, stay in school more often, and achieve better grades—all important benefits to our state, local communities and families.