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BOYS & GIRLS of CLUB DANE COUNTY

Imagine a place where who you are, where you’re from or the cir- cumstances that sur- round you don’t de- termine your access to experiences or oppor- tunities. Through your support, Boys & Girls Clubs are making that vision a reality — in your community and communities around the world. The Boys & Girls Clubs’ mis- sion is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as pro- ductive, caring, responsible citizens. Our vision is to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young per- son who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the fu- ture, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle. Boys & Girls Clubs of Amer- ica had its beginnings in 1860 with three women in Hartford, Connecti- cut - Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin and Elizabeth Hammersley. Believ- ing that boys who roamed the streets “

should have a positive alternative, they orga- nized the first Club. With character devel- opment as the corner- stone of the experience, the Club focused on capturing boys inter- ests, improving their behavior and increas- ing their personal ex- pectations and goals. A

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cause was born.

We believe every kid has what it takes. The mission and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs fuel our com- mitment to promoting safe, positive and inclusive environments for all. Boys & Girls Clubs of America sup- ports all youth and teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender ex- pression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion – in reaching their full potential.