You may have heard about the good work of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi … but what they’re doing for our community is truly genius.
Founded in 1936, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi sets the benchmark for youth development organizations in the region. They serve more than 3,200 youth annually at their six metro-Jackson clubs and their camp site in Hazelhurst, MS. They primarily work with high-risk youth to improve their lives and enable them to become successful, responsible, contributing citizens.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi provides a range of services: they are open in the afternoons and over school breaks so that youth have a safe place to study, play, create art, build their life skills, learn from guests who come in for career days and other events, etc. The clubs also provide meals and snacks for the youth in the building. It’s not just a child care program, tutoring and mentorship initiative, or community center – it’s all those things and more.
The statistics about the impact of BGCCM are amazing. To name a few? When surveyed, 85% of alumni say the club helped them know right from wrong; 82% say it improved their self confidence; 67% said it improved their ability to avoid difficulty with the law… and 57% say their club “saved their life.” This program lowers crime, prepares kids for brighter futures, and betters our community today and tomorrow.
Even more amazing? A one-year club membership costs only $25. No child is turned away.
We think this genius deserves more attention. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi needs more support. We want to raise awareness about what this organization is doing for our community, because it’s truly vital – and in order to keep this incredible service available to Mississippi children, at such a low cost, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi needs help.
That’s why Mad Genius is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi. We’re donating our services to create an informational video and promotional pieces for the organization. That’s how strongly we believe in what they’re doing for our community.
To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi, visit http://www.bgccm.net .