Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley share new impact report
Dec. 10
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley has released a report on its impact on youth and working families. Research for this report was conducted by ASU’s L. William Seidman Institute.
Marcia Mintz, President and CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the report.
According to the report, 95% of teens involved with Boys and Girls Clubs are estimated to graduate from high school, which is about 6.5% higher than the average across the 12 school districts served by the organization. The Clubs’ academic support, mentoring and enrichment programs are closing the opportunity gap among under-resourced families in the Valley.
Mintz said the Clubs’ innovative Whole Child Approach Program is addressing the youth mental health crisis head-on with Terros Health coaches in each club and tools to tackle depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and other pressing issues.
Mintz explained for every $1 invested in Club operations in fiscal 2024 and 2025, $14.79 in benefits were generated, totaling $398.5 million in socio-economic value.
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