What is the Boys & Girls Clubs of America mission? Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Healthy Lifestyles It means not only having a place to go where you get the chance to run, jump, kick, throw and high-five; it also means eating right and having the knowledge and confidence necessary to choose wisely. Boys & Girls Clubs are 100% committed to every aspect of a healthy lifestyle.

Its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need them the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Great Futures Start Here Great Futures Start Here It's about a safe, fun place where kids and teens can imagine and realize their potential.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America supports all youth and teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion – in reaching their full potential.

It is aimed at giving the opportunity for in-school girls to come together under one umbrella and share experiences, discuss issues peculiar and of common interest to them, and also learn new ideas and skills.

(informal) A male-dominated organization, especially in business, that excludes or mistreats women.

Unfortunately, one of the biggest obstacles to gender equality in the workplace is the "Old Boys' Club" mentality. This mentality is characterized by a male-dominated culture where women are often marginalized, excluded from decision-making processes, and subjected to discrimination and harassment.

A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers.

Providing ongoing access to positive adult male role models over a period of years, and exposing boys to Hope, Opportunity, Positive mentorship and Education, can re-write a boy's story.

10 reasons why you should join a women's group at work

• Having a Safe Space.
• It's a great Networking opportunity.
• Realizing we're all in this together.
• Benefitting from diverse experiences and backgrounds.
• Gaining mentors & sponsors.
• Doing something outside of your core role.
• Gaining leadership skills.
• Having an impact.

History. The first Boys' Club was founded in 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut, by three women, Elizabeth Hamersley and sisters Mary and Alice Goodwin. In 1906, 53 independent Boys' Clubs came together in Boston to form a national organization, the Federated Boys' Clubs.