Annual Report FY23 - BGCD

OUR MISSION

To always welcome and connect young people and families to opportunities that embrace diversity, nurture growth, and inspire success.

$5 PER YEAR

4,000+ YOUTH SERVED

3 CLUBHOUSES

200+ PROGRAMS 1 COMMUNITY

DEAR BGCD FAMILY,

Dorchester is a special place, a community rooted in generosity and aspiration. It is also richly diverse and accepting, a neighborhood people are proud to live in and call home.

For 50 years, BGCD has engaged thousands of Dorchester families, and now we are welcoming many third and fourth generation members, staff, and supporters into our Club family. Our continuum of support begins in our nationally recognized Early Education & Care program for children as young as two months and continues in our award-winning out-of-school time membership program for youth ages 5-18. In this way, we support young people at every stage, from infancy through high school graduation. We are proud to serve the children and families of Dorchester and beyond.

Today's members are the regions' future parents, community leaders and workforce. Every board member, staff person and volunteer work to ensure our young people are better prepared for their futures, and this cascades across the region. Together with our 200+ program partners in education, leadership, arts and athletics, BGCD programs instill skills and mindsets that will benefit every aspect of community life.

Take a look at what we have going on at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, we promise you will be inspired.

With gratitude,

Bob Scannell President & CEO

WHO WE ARE

BGCD offers more than 200 youth and family programs in the areas of education, art, music, career prep, character and leadership development, health and life skills, athletics, aquatics, social recreation, early education & care, summer programs, behavioral health services, and family engagement.

Here is what BGCD members shared when surveyed by the annual BGCA National Youth Outcomes Initiative Member Survey in March 2023:

FUN

95%

of members said, “I enjoy coming to the Club.”

CARING SAFETY

BELONGING OPPORTUNITY

96% of members said, “The adults at the Club care about me.”

96% of members said, “I feel safe being myself at the Club.”

98% of members said, “People at the Club accept me for who I am.”

91% of members said, “I get to explore new things at the Club.”

OUR COMMUNITY

Black or African American - 31%

Hispanic or Latinx/o/a - 25%

white - 24%

Asian and Pacific Islander American - 9%

Bi/Multiracial - 8%

Other - 3%

81% of our members came from low-income households.

45%

of our members lived in single-parent households.

#WeAreDorchester

Since 1974, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester has served the youth of Boston’s largest and most diverse neighborhood through an array of life-changing programs, offered at three strategically placed Clubhouses throughout the city. Currently, we welcome over 4,000 youth from 170 different schools.

Dorchester has long been a gateway for newcomers, and that tradition continues to this day, contributing to the vibrancy of this vital but under resourced community. We are proud to serve and support community members from dozens of different countries of origin, and honor the languages and cultures of each individual child and their families. Many Club families have been here for generations, and we believe we are stronger because of that blend of new and established families who are part of our community.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

We encourage Healthy Lifestyles among our youth through programs that promote healthy living, enhance life skills, and build strong nutritional habits. Our programs serve as motivational tools which provide the building blocks for setting individual goals and making positive life choices. Programs include athletics, aquatics, wellness classes, cooking and nutrition classes, and mental health support.

PROJECT BIND

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Our Education Programs support youth from kindergarten through high school and include enrichment activities focused on literacy, STEM, and college and career preparation. Throughout the year, the Club offers a variety of services designed to encourage, inspire and help our members develop stronger study skills, improve their academic achievement, and grow into lifelong learners.

20% of our FY23 members had a disability or an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Our award-winning Project BIND (Boston Inclusion Network for Disabilities) initiative fosters the inclusion of youth of all abilities in programs Club-wide to provide meaningful opportunities for all children to participate and succeed. A unique partnership with the Martin Richard Foundation allows our members to participate in four seasons of Challenger Sports Leagues, Music Therapy, “Tween” Groups, Family Swim, and more.

FINE ARTS

We offer a full range of arts programs which allow our members to exercise their creativity while appreciating a wide spectrum of artistic expression. We offer a vast array of programming including visual arts, media arts, music lessons, dance, film and many other activities that keep members engaged, stimulated and eager to come back for more. We encourage our young artists to incorporate their culture, traditions, experiences, and individual personalities into the work they create, and to celebrate each other’s unique forms of expression.

EARLY EDUCATION & CARE

BGCD is unique in that it offers Early Education & Care to infants beginning at two months of age through kindergarten enrollment. Early Education and Care is unique to BGCD. The program provides parents with highquality, affordable childcare that supports the academic, social-emotional, and physical development of young children to fully prepare them to successfully enter kindergarten.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, BGCD has witnessed a decline in the mental health of our youth, coupled with a decrease in the availability of supportive youth mental health services in our community. In response, we launched BGCD’s Behavioral Health Services program. This program provides social, emotional, and mental health support through individual, group, and family treatment on-site at our Clubhouses with licensed, highly qualified clinicians.

YEAR OF THE TEEN TAKEOVER

In FY23, BGCD focused on the importance of our teens and their programs. We provide a fun and safe place for teens to spend their time with friends under the supervision of caring adults. Each program is designed with the teens in mind, helping to build character, enhance leadership development, and help disrupt youth violence in our communities.

Power Forward, our College & Career Prep programming for Grades 8-12, empowers each participant to apply, enroll, and successfully transition into their individual post-secondary futures. Youth explore four-year universities, community colleges, the trades, industryrecognized job training programs, police cadet programs and the military. Our Career Cafés feature inspiring guest speakers from local businesses, trade unions, biotech and healthcare industries, police, and academia. This well-rounded curriculum touches upon everything from college essay preparation and resume-building to attaining scholarships and financial literacy.

on-site employment

Our for teens included 90 young people who worked during the Summer 2023, with approximately 35 continuing to work during the school-year. Of our school-year junior staff, about 20 individuals are duplicates from the summer session and 10-15 are newly enrolled participants.

Safe Summer Streets , Boston’s first nighttime teen summer program, promotes youth violence prevention, character building and leadership development. It offers teens a fun way to spend their summer through an engaging mix of drop-in activities, field trips, and free time with friends, all under the supervision of caring adults. We extend our operating hours until 10:00 PM weeknights in July and August and give kids a ride home at the end of the night to keep them safe during the high-risk evening hours.

The Summer of 2023, we introduced the program to our group of Career Prep members. This group of 14 & 15 year olds were introduced to the workforce through training, volunteer opportunities, assisting at large special events, and attending sessions to garner skills for success.

BGCD’s builds leadership skills while serving the community through a variety of Club and community based service projects.

TRU (Teens Rising Up)

Keystone Club

2023 YOUTH OF THE YEAR

Meet BGCD’s 2023 Youth of the Year, Deshawn Vega!

Each year, BGCD recognizes a member who embodies the Club’s mission and values as our Youth of the Year. In addition to being selected as our Youth of the Year, Deshawn continued at the statewide level to win the Massachusetts Youth of the Year competition.

Deshawn has been a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester since he was a little kid. His favorite thing about BGCD is that it is always a safe space. He has loved the opportunity to explore new hobbies, make new friends, and simply have fun.

Deshawn has been working at the Walter Denney Youth Center since 2021 and is grateful that he gets to be a role model and friend to the members he works with each day.

Deshawn says, “the Club provides so many things...so many programs and opportunities. But the most important thing they provide is hope. Hope always conquers fear and sadness. Thank you for providing hope for kids just like me.”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & BOARD OF ADVISORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lee Michael Kennedy, Chair

Robert A. Scannell, Jr., President & CEO

David E. Hughes, Vice Chair

Daniel F. Marr, III, Clerk

Robert Hatch, Treasurer

Maureen A. Peterson, Immediate Past Chair

Tome Barros

Joseph J. Brodigan, Esq.

Tim Burnieika

Scott Carpenter

Derica Carty

Kevin Chapman

Jack Corbett

Jennifer Corcoran

Katherine Craven

Joseph D’Arrigo

Tony Dang

John W. DiNicola, II

Hon. Linda Dorcena Forry

Therese Fitzgerald, PhD, MSW

Paul Gannon

Andrew Graff

Marcy Jackson

Jonathan C. Keith

Senam Kumahia

David B. Marr, Sr.

Jeffrey T. Marr

Stephen P. Marr

Kerr Mone

Gerald J. Morrissey, Jr.

Michael O’Brien

Jane Panariello

Robert K. Sheridan

Aimee Southworth

Marie St. Fleur

Carmelo Travieso

Lynda Thomas

Kimberley Williams

BOARD OF ADVISORS

James T. Brett

Michael Brodigan

Mr. Larry Bird

Brian Driscoll

Steve Durant

William Gardiner, Esq

Maciej Godlewski

Chet E. Homer, III

Lee M. Kennedy Sr.

Hon. Stephen F. Lynch

Sean McDonough

Mark Wahlberg

Nancy Woods

Grants & Contributions

Contracts

Special Events & Contributions

Rodman Ride

Program Service Fees

Donated Goods & Services

Investment Income

United Way

Other Revenue

Net Assets Released from Restrictions

Loss on Disposal of Property & Equipment

Licensed Childcare

Recreation & Education

General & Administrative

Fundraising

DONOR HIGHLIGHT

2023 marks the 31st year of Yawkey Foundation support for BGCD, which has helped us transform thousands of children’s lives for the better. Since the first grant in 1992, the Foundation perpetuating the Yawkeys’ philanthropic legacy has invested more than $2 million in the Club’s programs and operations to provide opportunities for kids of all backgrounds and abilities. For the past 11 consecutive years, the Yawkey Foundation has provided significant financial support for our Triple Play program, which promotes healthy lifestyles for all Club members.

$1,000,000+

Robert & Karen Hale

FISCAL YEAR MAJOR DONORS

$250,000 - $999,999

Boston Bruins Foundation

Brendan Bradley

Corcoran Jennison Companies

Tufts Medical Center Dorchester Health

$100,000 - $249,999

City of Boston, Mayor's Office of Early Childhood

Dora Ullian

Herb Chambers

Liberty Mutual Foundation

MA Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs

MA Department of Early Education and Care

MA Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education

Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation

Rodman for Kids

United Way of Mass Bay

$50,000 -

Charles Hayden Foundation

Corcoran Family Fund

Franklin Square House Foundation

Harriet Bayley Trust

J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation

Janey Fund Charitable Trust

Jonathan Lavine

Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation

MA Department Of Public Health

Mabel Louise Riley Foundation

National Hockey League Players' Association

Paul & Jane Panariello

Red Sox Foundation

SNAVE Foundation

Yawkey Foundation

Amos Hostetter

Cummings Foundation

Department of Conservation & Recreation

Department of Neighborhood Development

Lee Kennedy Co., Inc.

Marr Charitable Foundation

Martin J. Walsh Committee

Martin Richard Foundation

Michael & Lynda Corcoran

Schrafft Charitable Trust

Sprinkler Fitters Union 550 U.A.

Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation

The Kelliher Corbett Group at Morgan Stanley

The New Balance Foundation

The TJX Foundation

Total Wine & More

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

$10,000 - $24,999

Akamai Foundation

Austin Foundation, Inc.

Babson College

Betsy Barbieri

Bob F. Hatch

Boston After School & Beyond

Boston State Community Trust, Inc.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Brian & Tracey Driscoll

City of Boston Boston Public Schools

City of Boston, Mayor's Office of Health and Human Services

Copeland Family Foundation

David & Jacqueline Hughes

Deirdre Karle & John Hanlon

DiNicola Law Group, LLC

Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism

Empower

EZ Cater

Feeney Brothers Utility Services

Fidelity Investments

Forde Charitable Fund

Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund

Gannon Family Fund

Jennifer Merrigan Fay & Patrick Fay

John Antonelli Memorial Fund

John C. & Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation

John W. Alden Trust

Joseph J. & Gayle Corcoran

Joseph & Mary D'Arrigo

Joseph J. Corcoran Company

Josh Kraft

Joy In Childhood Foundation

Lincoln & Therese Filene Foundation

McIntosh Foundation

Michael & Beth O'Brien

Nicholas & Tanya Laidlaw

Orville W. Forte Charitable Foundation

Paul & Tricia Chapple

Philanthropy Massachusetts

Procter & Gamble Corporate Giving Fund

Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation

S & F Concrete

Scott & Colleen Carpenter

Siena Engineering Group

State Street Corporation

State Street Foundation

T.G. Gallagher, Inc.

TD Charitable Foundation

The Ireland Funds America

The Marr Companies

The MMS and Alliance Charitable Foundation

Thomas & Jen Weldon

Victoria S McGrath Foundation, Inc.

Voya Foundation

Webster Bank Charitable Foundation

1121 Dorchester Avenue Realty LLC

Aerie Real Foundation

Aisling Kerr

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Andrew & Barbara Graff

Anthony Frias

Anthony Tivnan

ATS Equipment, Inc.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Bombas

Boston Trust

Brendan & Luisa McDonough

Brian Potter

Brodigan and Gardiner, LLP

Bruce & Mercedes Rodman

Bruce & Kris Ginsberg

Bushrod H. Campbell & Adah F Hall Charity

Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation

Cambridge Trust Charitable Foundation

Charles Cox Charitable Trust

City of Boston Credit Union

Communities Rising Together, Inc.

David Todd

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

EternalHealth

Gaston Electric Company, Inc.

Gerald J. Jr. & Joanne Morrissey

Graham & Katherine Foster

Gratis Foundation

H. Levenbaum Insurance

HarborOne Foundation

Honor Code Creative

IATSE Local #11

James Shay

John & Brigette DiNicola

John & Laura Joyce

Joseph Fallon

Julie Roche

Kevin & Jennifer Deabler

Leader Bank, N.A.

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Bill Forry & Linda Dorcena Forry

Loomis Sayles & Co.

Mals Pals Foundation

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council

Massachusetts Port Authority

Michael Cirami

Mike Joyce

Montauk Foundation

Music & Youth Initiative

Mutual of America

National Grid USA

Pamela Everhart

Paul & Kim Mahoney

RBC Wealth Management

RISE Construction Management

Robert & Jean Sheridan

Sanofi

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay

Stephen & Andrea MacDonald

T.J. McCartney, Inc.

The Don & Marilyn Rodman Foundation

Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation

Timothy & Mary Burnieika

Tushara Dilanie Canekeratne

Wellington Management

Colonel

Paul

Dorchester, MA 02125 (617)

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