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Our Impact

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Who We Serve

3,409

Registered Club members served ages 6-18

100%

Of Club members had their memberships supplemented thanks to local community partners

831

Club members received new toys, a hot meal and played games at one of four holiday parties

300+

Families received essential items, food, water and gas gift cards immediately following Hurricane Ian

124,497

Snacks and meals provided to members and at food distribution sites at Clubs

The Club has been my home away from home for 7 years! It has helped me grow from a scared and shy little girl to a strong and confident teenager.

Piper L., 13

Academic Success

100%

Maintained or improved their academic performance during the Summer Program

94%

Earned on-time grade advancement
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Best Education Program awarded by FL Area Council for the Great Futures Academy
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5 Club members awarded Regional Art Contest titles by Boys & Girls Clubs of America

I love coming to the Homework Room. I get the extra help I need from the teacher and can use computers to finish my schoolwork.

Vanessa L., 8

College & Career Preparation

179

Teens participated in vocational programs at their Club

77

Members attended college tours with their Club

$644,200

In college scholarships awarded by local donors to Club members through their Club

My Club helped me with everything – from applying to colleges, completing my FAFSA, to searching for scholarships. They even took me on college tours!

Fabian O., 17

Health & Wellness

96%

Maintained or improved their knowledge regarding healthy habits

287

Members participated
in crucial water safety lessons free of charge
Participated in the
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Safety & Quality Assurance Pilot Program
Student Serving Food

The Club has impacted me in school and my personal life. It pushes me to be the best me and to set a great example for the younger kids.

Deelecia B., 9

Civic Engagement

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52

STAR Leadership Training

Graduates served as full voting members on local Boards of Directors
1,793

Service Hours

Provided to our communities by Club members
6

Club Members

Spent a week in Tallahassee as part of the FL Page & Messenger Program to learn from members of Congress and staff
4

Youth Leaders

Traveled to Washington, D.C. for National Youth Advocacy Days to learn about the federal legislative process
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UNITY Award

Presented by Sarasota Magazine to President/CEO, Bill Sadlo, for his role in bringing the community together to support local youth
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Best Character & Leadership Program

Awarded by FL Area Council for Advocacy 101
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Youth Megaphone Award

Presented at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Conference in Chicago for efforts to empower and amplify youth voices
8

Cultural Immersion Teen Club Members

Volunteered at a sister Club in Budapest, Hungary
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2022 Champion for Youth

Presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of America for being among the top organizations to advocate for youth

As a STAR Youth Leader, I am empowered to engage with issues that I’m passionate about.

Ava M., 16

Revenue - $7,717,059

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Capital and Restricted Contributions - $1,853,287*

*This is separate from the 100% above – cash purchases only

Expenses - $7,090,848

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Financials

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