Stronger Together

During 2020, like everyone across the country, we were forced to quickly examine how and why we provide services to youth. We learned valuable lessons that we will take in to a post-COVID world that allows us to serve more youth and teens where they are – be it at a Club or at home.

Prior to COVID, for every child currently enrolled in an afterschool program, another four were on a waiting list . Over the course of the next five years, we plan to grow our operations to encompass nearly 20,000 families across 9 parishes. By tripling our enrollment and capacity, we will make a significant dent in this crucial gap in service.

Louisiana needs youth and teens to graduate from high school ready to participate fully in society. COVID-19 has only exacerbated these issues with nearly 2 in 10 teens currently unemployed and without the skills to find employment following graduation from high school. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana will provide much needed training, support, and mentorship to ensure that the teens of today are prepared to be the contributing citizens of tomorrow.

Our combined leadership and management structure will enable us to expand our sites, provide more physical space for youth to be safe, and provide top tier training to our youth development professionals.

We will position our organization to lead collaborative initiatives across the state designed to share best practices, provide opportunities for training and organizational development, and convene key regional stake holders to further the mission, growth, and impact of Clubs.