Outstanding organization that is positioned on the west side of Alameda within easy access of apartments and the City Housing units. The facility is 26,000 SQFT and serves nearly 180 kids a day. The organization provides a wide variety of programs including education, technology, arts, fitness, nutrition, dental services, teen programs and a fully equipped games room. The staff are fantastic and the organization has served the Island youth since 1949. When I invest I like to see a return on my investment. It is easy to see how this organization is making an impact on youth.
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- EIN 94-1312299
- info@alamedabgc.org
- (510) 522-4900
- 1900 Third Street PO Box 1069 Alameda CA 94501 USA
- http://www.alamedabgc.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Boys & Girls Clubs, Children & Youth
Mission: The mission of the Alameda Boys & Girls Club (ABCG) is to inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Founded in 1949, ABGC has been providing high-impact, affordable youth development programs and services for youth ages 6-18. Approximately 70% of youth we serve are living in poverty and over 40% come from single-parent households. ABCG is open to all youth from all schools and backgrounds, every day and evening after school and during school vacations. We specifically target low-income and at-risk youth to provide them with equality of opportunity and prepare them for a great future.
Results: Since 1949, we have changed the lives of over 75,000 children and last year we served just over 4,000 Alameda youth. We turn no child or family away due to lack of funds. Many alumnus of our organization have gone on to become contributors to society such as business leaders, law enforcement, doctors, lawyers, etc. Our reach extends even beyond our four walls as many other youth agencies and community partners collaborate with our organization so we may provide a larger impact on our youth members. Since 2011, after opening our 25,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art clubhouse, we have more than doubled our membership to 1,800 and increased daily attendance to the hundreds. We serve another 2,500 youth by working with surrounding schools and community athletic leagues. In 2012, the Club received an award from the San Francisco Business Times, recognizing the new site as the most impactful local real estate deal positively affecting a low-income community.
Target demographics: Improve the lives of our members by teaching them the skills they need to achieve academic and professional success and also how to become confident, healthy and contributing members of society.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,800 youth
Geographic areas served: Alameda
Programs: Daily programming at the ABGC focuses on Education & Career Development; Character & Leadership; Health & Life Skills; STEM & Technology; Performing & Fine Arts; and Sports, Fitness & Recreation. We also provide on-site vision, dental and respiratory clinics as well as small group counseling sessions for all youth.