Oregon Boys & Girls Clubs support youth and grow engagement, demonstrating that community-led after school & summer programs are critical partners in youth success.
As an Alliance, we build champions inspired and equipped to a great futures for our youth.
Supporting Professionals in Oregon
With over 800 volunteers and 4,100 staff employed by Oregon Boys & Girls Clubs, we work hard to ensure all those connected with this work are sharing promising practices and utilizing shared expertise across the state.
We gathered 40 local Board Members, CEOs and Resource Development staff for a full day retreat in August 2025.
We participate in monthly Program Leader Staff calls, offer training at our Teen Leadership Summit and joined 30 Oregon professionals at the Pacific Regional Conference.
Leaders of Tomorrow
Each year, we gather to celebrate exceptional youth from around the state who have demonstrated a commitment to their community, self-growth, and recognition for the path already traveled. Thank you to everyone who supports our state Youth of the Year, including Les Schwab and Swire/Coca Cola for their sponsorship.
Youth of the Year
With funding from the Ford Family Foundation, 135 teens from around the state attended a full day Teen Leadership Summit in Portland
Thank you to our Teen Leadership Planning Team for leading the way for this years summit!
Connecting to Partners & Community
Thanks to funding from several local foundations and regional partners, our Oregon Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs was able to support Teen Town Halls focused on amplifying youth voice and increasing civic engagement.
Across the state, we see the impact in the youth they serve in several areas:
Youth Success
Every young person should have access to a high-quality out-of-school time experience.
Club youth are the leaders, innovators and problem-solvers of tomorrow – developing skills to be change agents in their communities and beyond.
80%
of Club members believe they can make a difference in their community.
Clubs champion opportunities for the unique challenges and circumstances in communities, while respecting and celebrating their strengths and cultures.
Health & Well Being
Every young person should be equipped to make healthy decisions resulting in positive social, emotional, and physical well-being.
82%
of Club Members indicate a very high avoidance of risky behaviors.
Our programs help youth engage in positive behaviors that nurture their well-being. Club members learn how to manage stress, demonstrate good teamwork, eat well, and keep physically fit.
Safe & Inclusive Spaces
Every child has a right to a safe, positive environment in which they can grow and thrive.
90%
of Club members say they could go to staff for help in a crisis.
Boys & Girls Clubs are committed to helping ensure the safety of all youth especially when youth are not in school. Clubs provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours.
Life & Career Readiness
Clubs equip youth with the soft and hard skills they need to succeed in the workforce and create access to partnerships for real-life experiences to explore career options.
88%
of Club youth are willing to do whatever the group needs them to do. (Teamwork)
When young people perform well academically, they graduate from high school on time, are motivated to learn and have a plan to succeed in today’s modern workforce.
Among youth ages 12 to 17 living in households experiencing low income, Club members report higher grades than non-member peers youth nationally.
Sense of Belonging
The mission and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs fuel our commitment to promoting safe, positive and inclusive environments for all.
80%
report a high sense of emotional safety in their program.
Trusted, professional adult mentors play a key role to ensure that members have what they need in their afterschool experience to be connected and reach their full potential.
