Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report
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 unique and vibrant community, built on the values of generosity and a shared vision for growth. It is a place that embraces diversity and inclusivity, where residents take pride in their neighborhood and feel a deep sense of belonging.
For half a century, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester has played a central role in the lives of thousands of families here, with multiple generations of members, staff, and supporters now part of our extended family. From our nationally recognized Early Education & Care program for children as young as two months to our acclaimed after-school and summer programs for youth ages 5-18, we offer comprehensive support that accompanies young people at every stage of their journey, from infancy to high school graduation.
Today’s members are tomorrow’s parents, community leaders, and professionals. Every member of our team from board members to staff to volunteers works with dedication to ensure that the next generation is prepared for success. This effort ripples throughout the region, positively impacting all aspects of community life. With the help of over 200 local partners in areas such as education, leadership, the arts, and athletics, our programs help young people build the skills and mindsets necessary to shape a bright future.
We encourage you to learn more about the exciting work happening at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester. We are confident that what you see will leave you feeling 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 2024:
FUN
of members said, “I enjoy coming to the Club.”
CARING
99% of members said, “The adults at the Club care about me.”
SAFETY
97% of members said, “I feel safe being myself at the Club.”
BELONGING OPPORTUNITY
94% of members said, “People at the Club accept me for who I am.”
94% of members said, “I get to explore new things at the Club.”
OUR COMMUNITY
Black or African American - 34%
Hispanic or Latinx/o/a - 17%
White - 18%
Asian and Pacific Islander American - 10%
Bi/Multiracial - 6%
Other - 7%
#WeAreDorchester 89% of our members came from low-income households. of our members lived in single-parent households. 38%
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
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.
INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS / PROJECT BIND
25% of our FY24 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.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
2024 was the year of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s 50th Anniversary! Over the years we have served thousands of youth and families, made countless memories, fostered lasting relationships and provided great futures for so many of our members. Throughout 2024, we celebrated 50 years of building Dorchester’s future in many different ways. A couple of our favorite memories include:
THE ANNUAL DORCHESTER DAY PARADE
Over 30 BGCD members took part in the Annual Dorchester Day Parade and to recognize the Clubs 50th Anniversary in the community! BGCD’s Keystone Club lead the way while our Baton and Dance Programs performed walking the 3.2 mile route along with some BGCD staff and parents. Our members worked on special routines for the parade and were beaming with pride to represent the Club and their community.
BOSTON POPS JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR
To celebrate and recognize the shared 50th anniversaries of BGCD and the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s 4th of July Spectacular, 125 BGCD members and families were invited to take part in the festivities on July 4th on the Esplanade! Our families were given special wristbands to have access to the best view in front of the Hatch Shell to watch the entertainment and have a great view of the fireworks display.
Since our 1974 inception, the Club has grown in size, expanded its diverse offerings, and touched the lives of countless youth and families. Throughout our evolution, BGCD has remained steadfast in its mission to welcome and connect young people and families to opportunities that embrace diversity, nurture growth, and inspire success.
Over the 50 years, BGCD has grown our footprint from one to three clubhouses and serves over 4,000 youth and families. The Club is constantly adapting and expanding its programming in response to the community’s needs and proudly offers fully inclusive programs designed to encourage the educational and social skills of children of all abilities.
“This year marked an important milestone for all of us,” notes BGCD CEO Bob Scannell. “As we acknowledge years of service to the Dorchester community, our focus is from this point forward, taking bold steps to ensure BGCD’s impact continues to grow during the next 50. Our state-of-the-art FieldHouse+, a renovation of the Marr Clubhouse, and exciting new programming are just a glimpse of what is to come.”
2024 YAWKEY 1933 SCHOLARS
Meet Arianna J.B., Jasmina P., and Leo T.!
These young adults have distinguished themselves through their commitment to academic excellence in the classroom and their dedication to community engagement, and leadership.
Nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, each Yawkey 1933 Scholar is awarded a four-year renewable scholarship funded by the Yawkey Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to continuing the philanthropic efforts of Tom Yawkey and Jean Yawkey.
The 1933 Scholars program provides tuition scholarships and mentorship opportunities to talented, high-achieving Boston area young adults throughout their college experiences.
BGCD is so proud to see Arianna attend Suffolk University, Jasmina attend Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Leo attend Tufts University. We can’t wait to see what you all will accomplish and excel in.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & BOARD OF ADVISORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lee Michael Kennedy, Chair
Robert A. Scannell, Jr., President & CEO
David E. Hughes, Vice Chair
Robert Hatch, Treasurer
Daniel F. Marr, III, Clerk
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
Tony Dang
John W. DiNicola, II
Hon. Linda Dorcena Forry
Therese Fitzgerald, PhD, MSW
Paul Gannon
Andrew Graff
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
Lynda Thomas
Carmelo Travieso
Kimberley Williams
BOARD OF ADVISORS
James T. Brett
Michael Brodigan
Larry Bird
Joseph D’Arrigo
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
2024 FISCAL YEAR - Financials
INCOME
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
Total
EXPENSES
Licensed Childcare
Recreation & Education
General & Administrative
Fundraising
Total
FY 2023
$2,378,799
$3,287,930
$846,691
$447,637
$535,762
$423,886
$220,684
$50,394
$82,457
$789,550
$(107,311)
$8,956,479
$2,678,193
$3,921,455
$845,101
$1,138,931
$8,583,680
FY 2024
$3,265,489
$3,116,195
$683,465
$385,611
$662,663
$239,401
$343,779
$50,000
$24,308
$897,995
$0
$9,668,906
$2,942,424
$4,824,650
$734,766
$1,447,862
$9,949,702
DONOR HIGHLIGHT
2024 marks the 21st year of New Balance Foundation’s support of BGCD, which has helped us transform thousands of children’s lives for the better. Since 2003, our friends at the New Balance Foundation (NBF) have invested more than $500,000 in the Club’s programs! Their grants have supported our Fit Dot Individual Fitness Programming, which includes our main pillars of Athletics, Aquatics, and overall Healthy Lifestyles. In line with their mission to invest in vibrant communities and bright futures through sport, NBF's long standing support has provided opportunities for kids of all backgrounds and abilities. On top of their significant financial support, the New Balance Foundation has provided inkind donations of apparel and sneakers to ensure our Club members are 'geared up' to pursue those healthy lifestyles.
The New Balance Foundation proudly joined the fundraising efforts as a major donor for the FieldHouse+ - a 75,000 square foot recreation and enrichment facility due to open in December 2026!
Thank you New Balance Foundation for all you do to provide opportunities for healthy recreation to the youth of Dorchester and beyond!
2024 FISCAL YEAR MAJOR DONORS
$1,000,000+
Phil & Elizabeth Gross
Robert & Karen Hale
$250,000 - $999,999
Brendan Bradley
City of Boston Office of Youth Employment
& Opportunity
Harbor Point Apts Co
Lee Kennedy Co , Inc
Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation
$100,000 - $249,999
Amos & Barbara Hostetter
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation
Herb Chambers
Liberty Mutual Foundation
MA Department Of Public Health
Peter Hecht
United Way of Mass Bay
Webster Bank Charitable Foundation
$50,000 - $99,999
Charles Hayden Foundation
City of Boston, The Office of Early Childhood
J E & Z B Butler Foundation
Janey Fund Charitable Trust
MA Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
MA Department of Conservation & Recreation
MA Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security
Martin Richard Foundation
Paul & Patricia Chapple
Paul & Jane Panariello
Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable Foundation
Rodman for Kids
SNAVE Foundation
Tufts Medical Center Dorchester Health Initiative
Yawkey Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
Anonymous
Boston Red Sox Community Relations
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Committee to Elect Martin J Walsh
Father John Unni
Gerald & Joanne Morrissey
Greg Feeney
Highland Street Foundation
Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation
MA Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education
Marr Charitable Foundation
Marr Companies
Michael & Linda Corcoran
New Balance Foundation
New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
Planet Fitness Inc
State Street Corporation
The TJX Foundation
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Victoria S McGrath Foundation, Inc
$10,000 - $24,999
Anonymous Akamai Foundation
Bob Hatch
Bob s Discount Furniture
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Brian Driscoll
Brian Potter
Copeland Family Foundation
Corcoran Jennison Companies
Coverys
David & Judy Doyno
David & Jacqueline Hughes
DCU for Kids
Deirdre Karle
DiNicola Law Group, LLC
Doug Flutie, Jr Foundation for Autism
Dunkin’ Joy In Childhood Foundation
Edward Ahern
Feeney Brothers Utility Services
Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund
Gannon Family Fund
Givinga Foundation
Jay M Cashman
Jill and Fergus Shiel Foundation
John and Mary Shaughnessy Charitable Trust
John C. & Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation
John W Alden Trust
Joseph J Corcoran Company
Josh Kraft
Kathryn Corcoran
Lincoln & Therese Filene Foundation
Loomis Sayles & Co
Louis Antonellis
McIntosh Foundation
Nancy A Hurley
Nicholas & Tanya Laidlaw
Philanthropy Massachusetts
Phillip and Shirley Jackson Family Fund
Procter & Gamble Corporate Giving Fund
Rasky Partners
Robert & Jean Sheridan
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston
S & F Concrete
Schrafft Charitable Trust
Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies, Inc
Sullivan & Sullivan LLP
Suzanne Corcoran Early
T G Gallagher, Inc
TD Charitable Foundation
Timothy & Mary Burnieika Voya Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999
Anne Nolen
Beth O Brien
Boston Bruins Foundation
Boston Trust
Brendan & Luisa McDonough
Brodigan and Gardiner, LLP
Bruce & Kristine Ginsberg
Bushrod H Campbell & Adah F Hall Charity Fund
Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation
Charles Cox Charitable Trust
Comcast Corporation
Communities Rising Together Inc
David Pogorelc
Dolan Connly, P C.
Douglas May
E M Duggan, Inc
Ellenzweig
Eric & Emma Navales
EternalHealth
Finnegan Commercial Development, Corp
Friends of the Club
Gilbane Building Company
Gratis Foundation
H Levenbaum Insurance
Hingham Institution for Savings
HUB International New England
Igor Grubisic
Isabelle Russo
Jack Karle
John DiNicola
John Joyce
Joseph & Mary D'Arrigo
JPMorgan Chase
Katherine Parker
Kevin & Jennifer Deabler
Kyuli Oh
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Life Instrument Corporation
M&T Bank Charitable Foundation
Mallory O’Dwyer
Mals Pals Foundation
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
Massachusetts Port Authority
McGraw Hill
Montauk Foundation
National Grid USA
Newmark
Pamela Everhart
Patrick & Jennifer Merrigan Fay
Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Red Sox Foundation
Scott & Colleen Carpenter
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
Southworth Clubs
Spectrum Health Systems
STAG Industrial, Inc
Stran Promotional Solutions
Suffolk Construction Co., Inc
Sullivan & McLaughlin
Target Corporation
The Kelliher Corbett Group at Morgan Stanley
Thomas Gannon
Thomas & Jennifer Weldon
Unilever - Hellman s Mayo
VANS
Veracode
Windwalker Group
WS Development
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