Transforming Our Members, Our Communities & Our City
Creating Measurable Progress
in Our Communities
Young people, families and community members are finding opportunities at BGCB to transform their lives and elevate their neighborhoods.
Academic Success
Graduation rate among high school seniors:
BGCB
99%
Source: Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston 2024 Data
Youth in Boston
80%
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Health and Wellness
Percentage of young people who report exercising for at least 60 minutes, 5+ days per week:
BGCB
50%
Source: Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston 2024 Data
Youth in Boston
39%
Source: Boston Middle School YRBS Results
Emotional Wellbeing
Percentage of young people who have an adult outside of home who can help them with difficult situations:
BGCB
90%
Source: Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston 2024 Data
Youth in Boston
61%
Source: Boston Middle School YRBS Results
By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families.
45,000
Individuals served, including youth, families, alumni, and community members
13,000+
Young people served
1,300+
Teens engaged through Club programs
500
Teen jobs and internships provided
1400
Alumni engaged through networking opportunities
State of Our Youth
In the midst of an unraveling mental health crisis and growing academic concerns throughout the city, BGCB is advocating for young people and creating pathways to a brighter future.
Less than 23%
of MA Public School 8th graders perform academically at grade level.
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
There is a 23-year life expectancy gap
between Back Bay and Roxbury residents; neighborhoods that are just two miles apart.
Source: Boston Public Health Commission
Nearly 3 in 5
teen girls said they felt persistently sad or hopeless, the highest rate in a decade.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Spotlight on Brielle: A Future Psychology Student with Big Dreams
Brielle, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s 2023 Youth of the Year, has been a member of the Edgerley Family South Boston Club for 11 years. She credits the Club with helping her overcome challenges, build leadership skills, and develop confidence, inspiring her goal to pursue a career in pediatric medicine.
