Recently, we celebrated the academic accomplishments of our graduating Club members. Through their hard work and dedication, they’ve completed 12 years of learning and are headed off to begin the next chapter in their lives. For some that will be the work force, for others that will be the military but for the majority that will be a post-secondary education.
In the Greater Washington area, 33% of young people fail to graduate from high school on time. We are proud to report that our Club members are achieving great success as they crossed the stage to accept their high school diplomas. 98% of our seniors graduated this year. Of the 65 graduating Club members, more than 70% are college bound. These statistics not only celebrate the success of our Club members but it also shows our efforts in promoting higher education are very effective.
The school year may be over, but BGCGW will continue to be a resource for our Club members. This summer we will continue to provide engaging, fun programs that help our members prevent summer brain drain. We are actively combatting the academic traction that is lost during the extended summer break and BGCGW provides our members with a safe place to go when school is out this summer.
Lastly, we are very excited about the direction of our organization. We have embraced a new culture of accountability at both the staff and Board levels. The work of the Boys & Girls Clubs is very vital to the survival of our young people and with each of us looking in the mirror and holding ourselves and those that we work with accountable we will move the needle in a positive direction.
Thank you to each of you that continue to support our mission. Have an enjoyable and very safe summer.
ABOUT
We serve kids and teens through an adopted strategy created by our National Headquarters to ensure Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.
LOCATIONS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington has fifteen locations throughout the Washington, DC region. Visit a Club page below, or find a Club near you!
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Northern Virginia
- Annandale
- Bailey’s Community Center
- Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic
- General Heiser
- Hylton
- Martin K. Alloy
- Murraygate
- Ox Hill
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Virtual
- Clubhouse @ Your House
GET INVOLVED
Here are just a few ways to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. From volunteers to event sponsorships and program funding, we rely on the support of people and organizations like you.
Events
News
- BGCGW ANNOUNCES JOINT-INITIATIVE WITH COHNREZNICK ON YOUTH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- BGCGW’S Club Members Learn Braille to See Friend’s Point of View
- D.C. COUNCIL RESTORES FUNDING FOR JELLEFF RECREATION CENTER CLUB
- DC GOVERNMENT INFORMS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IT WILL BE DEFUNDED
- 7th Annual BlueFest
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Receives Unprecedented $10 Million Gift from Local Philanthropist.
Blog
- Revitalized BGCGW Athletic Association Promotes Healthy Lifestyles for Members
- BGCGW’S Club Members Learn Braille to See Friend’s Point of View
- CLUBS HONOR PRESENT-DAY HISTORY MAKERS DURING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
- Alumni Spotlight: Carla Grant-Pickens
- Virtual Teen Takeover Tuesdays 2020
- BGCGW Supports Learning at Homeless Shelter