Our Impact
Great Futures Start Here
Since 1939, the impact of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties has been measurable.
Our goal is to combat the growing juvenile delinquency problem in the community and ensure that all Club members are on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future.
10% of youth in Durham & Orange counties fail to graduate from high school on time.
What We Do:
Power Hour homework assistance; Project Learn hands-on learning activities; Knowledge Builders one on one tutoring
Our Impact:
Among our teen-aged Club members, 99% expect to graduate from high school, and 80% expect to complete some kind of post-secondary education.
31% of young people ages 10-17 in Durham & Orange Counties are overweight or obese.
What We Do:
Yoga; Kid’s Self Defence; Triple Play (physical education); Healthy Habits
Our Impact:
87% of Club members ages 9 and older report getting at least an hour of physical activity on five or more days per week.
21% of high school youth in North Carolina were involved in a physical fight in the past year
What We Do:
Smart Moves (comprehensive prevention program); Career Launch; Youth of the Year; Keystone
Our Impact:
90% of Club teen members volunteer in their community at least once per year, while 50% volunteer in their community at least once per month.