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Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond Case Statement

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To empower young people, especially those from historically marginalized communities, to succeed in life.

Our mission.


1,200 Youth Served Annually

500 Youth Served Weekly

60+ Community Partners

95% African Americans


Our staff make a difference.

The Club is where I first experienced positive male role models in my life. ZACH, CLUB ALUM

My son didn’t have much hope and courage these past months. But the academic support that was provided helped him gain it all back. MM SL K. SP, A R E N T

The Clubs raised me. I learned fair play, honesty and sportsmanship and you can take these and go anywhere. JB CRADDOCK AT TORNEY (RICHMOND PUBLIC DEFENDER) ARMY OFFICER, BRONZE STAR RECIPIENT


We get

P H YS I C A L SAFETY

EMOTIONAL SAFETY

97 %

88 %

OF MEMBERS FEEL S A F E AT T H E C L U B

OF MEMBERS FEEL RESPECTED BY STA F F A N D YO U T H AT T H E C L U B

results.

AT TENDANCE

BELONGING

M E M B E R S AT T E N D THE CLUB 3 OR MORE TIMES A WEEK

OF MEMBERS FEEL LIKE THEY BELONG AT THE CLUB

3 67

85 %


We need to do more.

“The harsh reality is the educational, housing and healthcare systems are failing the youth we serve. Our purpose as an organization is to provide programs and services that help our youth overcome the structural barriers that limit their potential.” SEAN MILLER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, B OYS & G I R LS C LU B S O F M E T R O R I C H M O N D


ECONOMIC DISPARIT Y

Growing Up in Extreme Poverty.

The Richmond metro area’s share of extreme poverty is the highest in Virginia.

In Petersburg, approx. 30% of the population lives at or below the poverty line.

MEMBER FAMILY INCOME 25% UNDER $ 15 K 60% UNDER $ 29, 9 9 9


EDUCATIONAL DISPARIT Y

Unacceptable Graduation Rates. ON-TIME GRADUATION RATES Percentage of students who entered high school and graduated within four years 10 0 HANOVER HENRICO 90

STAT E AV E R AG E CHESTERFIELD

80

PETERSBURG RICHMOND

70

2 014

2 015

2 016

2 017

Char t: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond Source: Virginia Depar tment of Education

2 018


EDUCATIONAL DISPARIT Y

Disturbing Math and Reading Proficiencies. AC H I E V E M E N T BY P R O F I C I E N C Y L E V E L : A L L S T U D E N T S County

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

CHESTERFIELD

79%

82%

COLONIAL HEIGHTS

76 %

83%

DINWIDDIE

77 %

81 %

GOOCHLAND

83%

83%

HANOVER

84%

89%

HENRICO

76 %

81 %

52%

52%

P OW H ATA N

82%

83%

PRINCE GEORGE

83%

84%

RICHMOND CITY

56%

56%

78 %

82%

PETERSBURG CITY

V I R G I N I A STAT E AVG .


67 %

EMPLOYMENT DISPARIT Y

of jobs in Virginia require some form of post-secondary credential or workforce certification.

Troubling Career Opportunities. Some Richmond neighborhoods have high levels of unemployment, particularly those with a high density of public housing, racial segregation and physical isolation from employers.

1 IN

10

people in the region lack stable employment that pays a livable wage.


HEALTH DISPARIT Y

Experiencing poverty during childhood influences a child’s cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physical development.

Racial and ethnic minorities bear a greater burden from unmet mental health needs and thus suffer a greater loss to their overall health and productivity.

Distressing Health Inequities.


HEALTH DISPARIT Y

The typical life expectancy for residents of Creighton is just

A short drive across the river, Westover Hills residents live a full

64 years . O U T O F 13 3 C O U N T I E S FOR HEALTH OUTCOMES

RICHMOND CITY Ranke d #121 PETERSBURG CITY L a s t a t # 13 3

19 years longer .


[The coronavirus] is simply becoming a magnifying glass that helps us to see some longstanding shortfalls in health that have existed for minority populations. H A RVA R D P U B L I C H E A LT H PROFESSOR DAV I D R. W I L L I A M S

The harsh reality, magnified.

RPS student participation in online learning fell from 15,000 to 9,000 since March, when schools statewide were shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER JONATHAN YOUNG, 4TH DISTRICT


628

& 168 FAMILIES

*

INDIVIDUALS

$126,750 contributed & distributed

196 families

$68,851 IN HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES

72 families

$52,399 IN RENT/UTILITIES

8 families

$4,300 IN TECH RELATED EXPENSES

COVID-19 Relief.

1 family

$1,200 IN EDUCATION EXPENSES

*Unduplicated number of families. Some families have received support multiple ways.


Academic Blitz. When city-wide schools closed due to COVID-19, BGCMR helped its members reach the minimum completion standard. R E S U LT :

39

OUT OF 45 STUDENTS MET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ARE ON SCHEDULE TO MOVE TO THE NEXT GRADE.


EDUCATION

CAREER EXPLORATION/ ADVANCEMENT

Graduate on time and proficient in math, reading and writing at each grade level.

Inspired and focused to pursue career, have a plan to succeed in today’s workplace.

HEALTH

Focus on mental health awareness and building social-emotional skills.

BGCMR Aims to Change the Odds.

RACIAL EMPOWERMENT

Provide education, support and tools for creating positive dialogue and action.


Education

We will assess where each child is and provide them the tools and learning support to advance academically.

OBJEC TI V ES Assess and develop curriculum that elevates our Club members’ proficiencies in reading, writing and math.

Identify and partner with recognized education resources, tools and services to advance Club members.

Hire education professionals to provide personalized teaching/ tutoring so they mostly achieve A and B grades.

Assign academic advisors to track Club members’ progression and seek remedial support for Club members as needed.


Career Exploration/ Advancement

We will expose teens to varied careers and skills that empower them to succeed in the workforce.

OBJEC TI V ES Hire staff and launch 16,000 sq. ft. teen facility at Eastlawn Shopping Center for teens & young adults.

Identify workforce partners and services to create a hub of complementary teen and young adult services (e.g., technical training, etc.).

Develop recruitment and positioning strategies to reach new teens & opportunity youth.

Nurture alumni relationships and provide them with career support after high school and into early adulthood.


TEEN CENTER RENDERI NG


“Research and experience tell us that young people who enter high school with strong adult relationships that continue throughout their high school years are five times more likely to stay on track toward leading productive lives. This center will help improve the odds for the youth in this community by fostering these kinds of relationships and providing a support system for healthy development.”

TODD MCFARLANE PRESIDENT & CEO, B OYS & G I R LS C LU B S OF METRO RICHMOND

TEEN CENTER F LOOR PLAN


Health

We will help youth build healthy living habits and social-emotional skills that are vital for school, work and life.

OBJE C T IVE S Expand programs for members of all ages to continually develop skills in emotion management, empathy, initiative, problem solving, responsibility, teamwork.

Build out intentional Club experiences that foster positive self identity development.

Expand trauma informed care that supports members in healing from ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences).

Increase daily physical activity and nutrition education so our Club members build healthy lifelong habits.


Racial Empowerment We will help youth understand systemic racism, cope with the toxic stress it causes and provide them the platform to be change agents for racial equity.

OBJEC TI V ES Develop a forum for Club members and their parents/guardians to engage in productive community conversations.

Partner with organizations and experts to advance racial empowerment programs.

Identify and use anti-racism, equity education & youth voice tools to inspire Club members to make positive change.

Train staff to facilitate critical conversations with Club members and guide them through lessons to live/work in a diverse world.


The Financial Plan. FUNDRAISING GOAL: $3,540,000 94% OF OUR FUNDING THIS YEAR WILL COME FROM PHILANTHROPIC SOURCES

Strategic New Investments E D U C AT I O N E N H A N C E M E N T S – S TA F F I N G, T E C H N O LO GY

$ 19 5 , 0 0 0

MARKE T @ 25TH & EASTLAWN TEEN CENTERS & STAFFING

$580,000

T R A U M A I N F O R M E D S E RV I C E S – S P E C I A L I S T, S TA F F T R A I N I N G, P R O G R A M

$70,000

C O V I D - 19 E X P E N S E S – P P E , S U P P L I E S , A D D I T I O N A L S T A F F

$65,000


Leadership BOARD OF DIREC TORS OFFICERS N A N C Y T AY L O R

COMMUNIT Y VOLUNTEER

CHAIR

RANDY SPEARS

COMMUNIT Y VOLUNTEER

FINANCE COMMIT TEE CHAIR

CHRIS SNOW

J WS & ASS O C I AT E S

DEVELOPMENT COMMIT TEE CO-CHAIR

WILL KRUSEN

FA LCO N A F F I L I AT E S

DEVELOPMENT COMMIT TEE CO-CHAIR

PAUL TOWNSEND

CA P I TA L O N E F I N A N C I A L CO R P O R AT I O N

GOVERNANCE COMMIT TEE CHAIR

AT LARGE BOARD MEMBERS BECKY BAREFORD

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF RICHMOND

JODY BEGLEY

ALTRIA

TURNER BROUGHTON

WILLIAMS MULLEN

JILL COLEMAN

T H E CA M E R O N F O U N DAT I O N

RUSSELL HARPER

H A R P E R ASS O C I AT E S

RUSSELL MOORE

P R I C E WAT E R H O U S E CO O P E R S

LUKE SEMPLE

HARRIS WILLIAMS

CURT SMITH

REYNOLDS COMMUNIT Y COLLEGE

MONICA SMITH-CALLAHAN

HENRICO COUNT Y

MICAH WHITE

I N C - A R T - N AT I O N


F O U N DAT I O N B OA R D OFFICERS GREG WILLIAMS

CCA FINANCIAL

AT LARGE BOARD MEMBERS THOMAS ALLEN

T H E C LOV E L LY CO R P O R AT I O N

AUSTIN BROCKENBROUGH III

LOWE, BROCKENBROUGH & COMPANY

JAMES B. CRAWFORD

COMMUNIT Y VOLUNTEER

J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS, JR.

REYNOLDS DEVELOPMENT

WA LT E R S . R O B E R T S O N I I I

LOWE, BROCKENBROUGH & COMPANY

CHAIR


Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond 5511 Staples Mill Road Suite #301 bgcmr.org/donorimpact Richmond, VA 23228 (804) 359-5250


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