Boys & Girls Clubs of SWVA 2022 Impact Report

58% Live in single parent households

1,549 of volunteer service completed by teen Club members H O U R S

93%

qualify for free or reduced-price school lunch

77% 12 or younger

1,188 Total Youth Served

23% Teens

“As kids start aging out of the daycare at 12 years old, a lot of these kids are going home alone. They don't have the structure needed at that age. Boys & Girls Club fills that void.” — Carie Kingery , Board Member and Club Parent

“We want our students to excel. Boys & Girls Club has done a tremendous job helping us close achievement gaps since the COVID-19 pandemic challenges. The social and emotional pieces are important as well. We prioritize building relationships. I know the Club staff also make that one of their top priorities.” — Brandon Keith , Shawsville Middle School Principal

“Everything happens for a reason. You have to live with the fact that [things in life] happen and there is nothing you can do to change it. If I didn't have the Club, I'd probably be falling behind in school. The mentors and staff are always there to help you out.” — Reagan , Club Member

“We do a lot of arts and crafts with the kids. We run a STEM program. We have a partnership with Virginia Tech's Robotics Club. It has been great to watch the kids take interest in that type of thing.” — Brad Wooten , Eastern Montgomery Elementary Club Unit Director

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